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Its CHRISTMAS not xmas. May l call the attention of
everyone on a trend that l find to be a grave error in this generation. This is
a seasonal error that comes at the end of every year. As we get into the season
of Christmas, the regular greetings in the air is ‘HAPPY CHRISTMAS”. I have
observed that many in writing or even speaking out this seasonal greeting now
say, “HAPPY XMAS.
X is the 24th letter of the alphabet table representing
a consonant sound. It is used to represent a vote, a kiss or represent a
signature of someone who cannot write. Until 1990, it was used in America to
indicate movies that cannot be shown publicly to people less than 18yrs.
X represents the figure 10 in Roman numerals as well
as indicates something that is incorrect. It is also used to indicate somebody
who is unknown or unspecified.
In the U.S, X can mean, “crossed-out” indicating
that a matter is removed or ended. In mathematics,
X is used to indication multiplication or name for
independent or unknown variable. X is commonly used as a generic mark
(selecting an item on a form, indicating a location on a map, etc.).
Is it right to substitute CHRIST with X? Have you
ever thought about this? Can someone tell me how Christ can be related to X and
then can be inter-switched? Do you not think that this is an error we commit in
our normal ways to find shortcuts to things? This is definitely a wrong
shortcut.
The CHRIST of Christmas is not the one in xmas. In
celebrating this season, the message is about CHRIST and let us takes all the
time to fully express Him and the blessings of His birth.
Let us correct this error before we pass it on to
our children, let them grow to know about CHRISTMAS rather than Xmas. MAY THIS
SEASON BRING PEACE AND JOY TO YOUR LIFE AND HOME.MERRY CHRISTMAS once again and
have a great day!
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