X-mas or Christmas

[monkeyboy]

come on now you knew this one was due by now

 

[Fitswimmer]

Christmas. If I'm too lazy to write out the word, I have no business calling myself a Christian.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I thought X was a symbol for Christ.

 

[Narnian_Princess]

Definitely Christmas. To me, 'X-mas' is a stupid word like 'thru'. Misspelled just to get attention.

Not to mention the fact that the word Christmas is a religious expression, and using X-mas is just a religious censorship. Try censoring a different religion's holiday and see how far you get... you shouldn't do it to a Christian holiday either. It's just wrong.

Also, can you imagine actually saying the word "X-mas"? It just doesn't have the same joyous ring to it.

I thought X was a symbol for Christ.

Nope. Like I said, a censorship so that the person doesn't have to write the word 'Christ'.

 

[Mom2Angels]

Both, doesn't bother me to spell it x-mas!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Both, doesn't bother me to spell it x-mas!

same here

 

[EEYOREMAMA]

Merry Christmas

 

[I'mNoPrince]

X-mas as I celebrate Christ in my life everyday in my own way.

 

[RoyalCanadian]

I thought X was a symbol for Christ.

"X" is a symbol for Christ. Check out the paraments, the altars, the pulpits and lecterns in Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican/Episcopalian churches. One will see "X" a whole lot of times. It means Christ -- taken from the first letter of the word in the original Greek. Often you might see "X" & "P" superimposed on each other -- the Chi Rho -- meaning Christ the King.

It isn't censoring anything -- so have a Merry Xmas, whether you are a Xian or not.

 

[smartestnumber5]

I thought X was a symbol for Christ.

Indeed, according to Wikipedia the "X" is an abbreviation for the Greek word for "Christ" which starts with an "X" and "Xp" and "Xt" have been used as abbreviations for "Christ" for almost 1,000 years.

 

[Amlee]

"X" is a symbol for Christ. Check out the paraments, the altars, the pulpits and lecterns in Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican/Episcopalian churches. One will see "X" a whole lot of times. It means Christ -- taken from the first letter of the word in the original Greek. Often you might see "X" & "P" superimposed on each other -- the Chi Rho -- meaning Christ the King.

It isn't censoring anything -- so have a Merry Xmas, whether you are a Xian or not.

LOL looks like you beat me too it!

 

[RoyalCanadian]

X did not die for my sins. X was not born on Christmas day. And I do not celebrate the birth of X.

It's a shame that you don't think that X died for your sins, because I know X died for mine. When I was baptized the pastor made the sign of the "X" on my forehead as an eternal reminder of X's claim on my life. It's the same mark I place upon the foreheads of those I baptize as a Lutheran pastor.

We do celebrate X's birth on Xmas Day, even if that wasn't the actual day that X was born -- and there is little or no evidence from the early Xian Church to suggest that the date was chosen in order to supplant the pagan festival of Saturnalia.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Indeed, according to Wikipedia the "X" is an abbreviation for the Greek word for "Christ" which starts with an "X" and "Xp" and "Xt" have been used as abbreviations for "Christ" for almost 1,000 years.

I point this out everytime this is brought up. Xmas is

 

[golfgal]

Definitely Christmas. To me, 'X-mas' is a stupid word like 'thru'. Misspelled just to get attention.

Not to mention the fact that the word Christmas is a religious expression, and using X-mas is just a religious censorship. Try censoring a different religion's holiday and see how far you get... you shouldn't do it to a Christian holiday either. It's just wrong.

Also, can you imagine actually saying the word "X-mas"? It just doesn't have the same joyous ring to it.



Nope. Like I said, a censorship so that the person doesn't have to write the word 'Christ'.

Actually, it is not a censored word for Christmas. X is they symbol for 'Chi' which is the Greek word for Christ, just a common and TOTALLY acceptable abbreviation for Christmas.

As to the original question, either is fine.

 

[cousinbb]

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. X did not die for my sins. X was not born on Christmas day. And I do not celebrate the birth of X.

Couldn't say it better myself! Way to go!

 

[Not so Dumbo]

Now come on, it's only Monday. Isn't it a bit early to start

However....

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

IMO X is an acceptable abbreviation for Christ. Others have pointed out the historic and linguistic reasons. However if it offends others I will not abbreviate. I would not want someone to stumble for such a minor issue as this.

 

[Fitswimmer]

It means Christ -- taken from the first letter of the word in the original Greek.

True, but I don't write in Greek. Therefore, if I'm using an X, I'm taking a shortcut. I don't personally find it acceptable.

 

[hlbtimes2]

I'm sort of fond of Mythmas. I celebrate a winter holiday, with a tree and Santa.

 

[Aimeedyan]

HOW do assumingly intelligent adults still have a problem with XMas - IT MEANS THE SAME THING!!!!!!!

I use them interchangably - there is no difference. And believe me, I'm one of the most religious people you'd meet.