What's XMAS???????????

[Guest Ferret1959]

If it's what I'm thinking we call it CHRISTMAS where I come from. :mad: :mad: :mad:

 

 

It makes me mad when folk use XMAS instead of the correct wording. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[kleinboet]

I'm right with you on that one, Dave!!

[Scapanapper]

As a matter of fact Xmas is an appropriate abbreviation.

The Greek letter Che (X) was a secret code during Roman times for Christ. So Xmas = Che Mass or Christ mass. It is not just a modern dumbing down shortening.

 

Sorry to be a smart Ass but I believe this is the origin. Anyone know different?

Cheers

Scapa

 

[ 13. December 2004, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: Scapanapper ]

[Newt]

Got it in one Scappa. That's it.

[bluezulu]

Ferret1959:

If it's what I'm thinking we call it CHRISTMAS where I come from. :mad: :mad: :mad:

 

 

It makes me mad when folk use XMAS instead of the correct wording. :mad: :mad: :mad:

happy xmas dave!

[Jeff S]

It's what is now showing underneath the AN logo at the top of each page. Nice touch santa

[Zigs]

i was asking the vicar of the last church i was working in, if the fish symbol on the back of peoples cars was his lot or another cult, he said the fish was a secret symbol from when chistianity was illegal. it was an acronym of the greek word for fish. i said ichthus ? which he didnt hear & then proceeded to try to make an acronym from the latin for fish (piscat).

 

after watching him get his knickers in a twist for a minute, he realised his mistake & said oh i meant ichthus. i said i just said that !

 

[kendo]

that certainly told him then

[Guest Ferret1959]

I stand corrected but surely it's no secret any more?

 

 

I still don't like it,looks cheap and tacky.

[kendo]

why don't we call it jesusus?