Comments on The Lyon's Tale: WNW: Christmas Edition

I heard the same thing about spelling Christmas as...

2010-01-06T23:16:51.927-07:00

I heard the same thing about spelling Christmas as Xmas and it had a lasting impression on me. However, like you, I, too, have amended my ways when someone pointed out that the "X" stands for the cross He was crucified on. I like your explanation even better :) !!

Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a good start to your new year!

I never knew this either but my husband was told t...

2010-01-02T20:51:37.680-07:00

I never knew this either but my husband was told this at church a week or two ago and he shared with me. I had no idea.

That's way cool! I used to hate the use of Xma...

2009-12-26T09:41:07.949-07:00

That's way cool! I used to hate the use of Xmas, too. But now I think it's kind of cool!

Chas

Thank you for teaching me today! What a fun XMas l...

2009-12-25T22:57:18.507-07:00

Thank you for teaching me today! What a fun XMas lesson. And a wonderful release from the cringing!

Merry Christmas!

As you can imagine, having a father who knows his ...

2009-12-25T20:37:42.084-07:00

As you can imagine, having a father who knows his Hebrew, his Greek, and all of that Ancient Near Eastern Studies jazz, meant I was gently re-taught soon after a 5th grade classmate's mother shared with us the "horror" of Xmas.

And ever since, I've rolled my eyes at the poor, ignorant souls who bristle at Xmas. We children of professors shoulder such a heavy load. ;)

Happy Xmas, my dear friend!

X really does mark the spot. I'm glad you sha...

2009-12-24T12:53:47.466-07:00

X really does mark the spot.

I'm glad you shared this. It's something I've felt guilty about for years. Aside from that, as long as I know Christ is always in my heart, it won't matter how I spell "Christmas" because He knows--and I know.

Merry Christmas, Annette!

I heard that as a teen too, and used Cmas, as you ...

2009-12-24T11:44:45.906-07:00

I heard that as a teen too, and used Cmas, as you did. When I later discovered it was wrong, I still stuck with Cmas because I think it's visually prettier than Xmas.

Either way, He's the reason...

Merry Christmas!

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was un...

2009-12-24T09:20:45.693-07:00

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was unaware of the history of the chi. It is nice to know that Xmas is the sames meaning as Christmas. Because Christ is who the holiday is all about.
Thanks

I always thought I was a sinner for using Xmas too...

2009-12-24T06:35:23.456-07:00

I always thought I was a sinner for using Xmas too. Thanks for clarifying and releasing all my guilt.

I agree, it is a nice lesson! However, I still ca...

2009-12-24T06:33:56.487-07:00

I agree, it is a nice lesson! However, I still cannot bring myself to use Xmas. Crossing Christ out of Christmas has been ingrained in me since childhood. But this will help me to not be upset at others when I them doing it :)

Merry Christmas to you and your family, may Heavenly Father bless you all during this very special time of year and may your home be filled with the spirit of Christ.

What a great lesson! Thanks for sharing. :)

2009-12-24T05:06:59.051-07:00

What a great lesson! Thanks for sharing. :)

Thanks for the explanation. My mission president...

2009-12-23T23:56:58.843-07:00

Thanks for the explanation. My mission president explained to us once that we were never to use the term "Xmas," as it meant we were crossing Christ out of Christmas.

But I'm such a short-hand writer, I've lapsed in recent years into using "Xmas" again, much to my private horror.

Now, I will feel guilt no more!

PS: Merry Christmas!

Yep! The only reason I know this is from a message...

2009-12-23T22:49:50.756-07:00

Yep! The only reason I know this is from a message board I belong to.

Merry XMas, Annette!

Hmmm, thanks for the lesson. Next time my six yea...

2009-12-23T21:39:37.784-07:00

Hmmm, thanks for the lesson. Next time my six year old son tries to chew me out for writing Xmas, I will tell him it's okay!

yeah, my hubby just taught me that the other day.....

2009-12-23T20:53:59.703-07:00

yeah, my hubby just taught me that the other day..I never knew that...:)
Merry Christmas!!!

Hope you have a blessed and very Merry Christmas! ...

2009-12-23T20:43:05.692-07:00

Hope you have a blessed and very Merry Christmas! ♥ HUGS ♥