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The "X" in "Xmas" Doesn't Take the "Christ" Out of "Christmas"
Myth: “Xmas” is a non-religious name / spelling for “Christmas”.
It turns out, “Xmas” is not a non-religious version of “Christmas”. The “X” is actually indicating the Greek letter “Chi”, which is short for the Greek, meaning “Christ”. So “Xmas” and “Christmas” are equivalent in every way except their lettering.
In fact, although writing guides such as those issued by the New York Times; the BBC; The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style; and Oxford Press discourage the use of Xmas in formal writing, at one time, it was a very popular practice, particularly with religious scribes, who are thought to have started the whole “Xmas” thing in the first place. Indeed, the practice of using the symbol “X” in place of Christ’s name has been going on amongst religious scholars for at least 1000 years.
Eventually, this shorthand trick spread to non-religious writings where nearly everywhere “Christ” appeared in a word, the Greek Chi would replace that part of the word. For example, in the 17th and 18th centuries, there are numerous non-religious documents containing instances of “Xine”, which was a common spelling for someone whose name was Christine.
Very interesting information! Isn't it amazing the things we learn at ECF?
It really is a shame when everything has to come down to the dollars. They should let the people decide what is right for them.
Has anyone vaped any unusual flavoured juice?.
I was reading an article on unusual flavours and it had peppered jerky, garlic bread, dill pickle, blue cheese and ketchup
Oh my gosh, there is no way would I contemplate trying them
I have actually been contemplating trying the dill pickle...yes, I'm weird!
You gotta mix the crab with about 2% baconNo, this was crab flavoured juice - see video posted above
Exactly! My husband does not get it though!Now, I don't get how he doesn't get tired of that!
Does your husband have any taste buds?. Lol.
I'm exactly like you. I love the fruity desert flavours but I have to switch it up.
The US is not really about freedom anymore! They're slowly gaining more control over its citizens! "We the people" don't have a say anymore! If something doesn't hurt anyone else then what is it their business? Alcohol kills people and tobacco causes cancer yet both are still on the market! And we all know children get their hands on those with no problem! It's craziness! Madness!
Sadly, it's all just politics!
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