Xmas
Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary
Contents |
[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek Χριστος (Christos), “‘Christ’”). See Wikipedia for more discussion.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Abbreviation
Xmas
[edit] Usage notes
Despite evidence of a Greek precedent, the term Christmas being abbreviated as "Xmas" or "X-mas" was uncommon before the mid-to-late 1900s. Many Christians now take offense at this abbreviation, viewing it as a symbol of commercialism.
