thoughts on "X-mas"

[MULEPACKHUNTER]

And glitter

[Edge]

 

I dont know how much truth there is to it but Ive always heard that Xmas originated by using the Greek letter Chi for Christ. Used to bother me a bit, but now its sort of like Happy Holidays vs Merry Christmas...to each their own and I try to focus on the meaning to me knowing its not the same for everyone.

 

Its something along those lines and I learned the whole thing when I took RCIA to become Catholic back in 2012. Way back then, people were still meeting in secret to celebrate Christ's sacrifices and being persecuted by the Romans for following Christ. To avoid persecution and, therefore, stay alive, people would write out the "Chi/X" instead of "Christ" when referring to Christmas. That's a very simple version of its origin and in no way is to be removing "Christ" from Christmas. To people who don't understand the meaning, its often interpreted as being a materialistic symbol, removing Christ from the meaning.

 

Either way you interpret it or however you celebrate, our family wishes yours a belated very Merry Christmas!

I used to be a little perturbed at seeing the X. But I learned something new today, thanks Iowaborn.

 

Happy X-mas everybody.

[trophyseeker]

 

There should be a religious test before anyone is allowed to post in this forum. That way the heathens that come here to talk about hunting won't upset some folks.

Dont like it, dont click it.

 

This forum has become a go to sounding board for many folks who are integral to this community. Shoot look at the campfire right now, questions about engines, parenting advice, political arguments, lack of rut, Taylor Swift tickets ... it goes on and on

 

 

Has nothing to do with one clicks on or reads, it has to do with what one types.

 

Merry Xmas, BTW.

[Flatlander]

 

 

 

There should be a religious test before anyone is allowed to post in this forum. That way the heathens that come here to talk about hunting won't upset some folks.

Dont like it, dont click it.

 

This forum has become a go to sounding board for many folks who are integral to this community. Shoot look at the campfire right now, questions about engines, parenting advice, political arguments, lack of rut, Taylor Swift tickets ... it goes on and on

Has nothing to do with one clicks on or reads, it has to do with what one types.

 

Merry Xmas, BTW.

Happy holidays!

[trphyhntr]

 

 

 

There should be a religious test before anyone is allowed to post in this forum. That way the heathens that come here to talk about hunting won't upset some folks.

Dont like it, dont click it.

 

This forum has become a go to sounding board for many folks who are integral to this community. Shoot look at the campfire right now, questions about engines, parenting advice, political arguments, lack of rut, Taylor Swift tickets ... it goes on and on

Has nothing to do with one clicks on or reads, it has to do with what one types.

 

Merry Xmas, BTW.

Happy holidays!

 

i always make a point to say merry christmas to someone that says happy holidays, just in case they are offended by it.

[muledeerarea33?]

 

 

 

 

 

There should be a religious test before anyone is allowed to post in this forum. That way the heathens that come here to talk about hunting won't upset some folks.

Dont like it, dont click it.

 

This forum has become a go to sounding board for many folks who are integral to this community. Shoot look at the campfire right now, questions about engines, parenting advice, political arguments, lack of rut, Taylor Swift tickets ... it goes on and on

Has nothing to do with one clicks on or reads, it has to do with what one types.

 

Merry Xmas, BTW.

Happy holidays!

i always make a point to say merry christmas to someone that says happy holidays, just in case they are offended by it.

yeah, I do the same! The majority quietly says merry Christmas back. Their crappy sales job makes them use the holiday Word!

[Coach]

I truly appreciate each and every response to this thread. A lot of different perspectives makes us all better. I want to wish you all the very best for 2018 - your family, your friendships, health, happiness and well-being.

[Delw]

I like to piss people off, so to the church chat people I say Happy holidays, to the liberials I say Merry Christmas and for when I have No spell Checker I say merry x mas

 

Christmas is a great time of the year what other time of the year can you go out in public and say Ho Ho Ho and not get slapped

[The Last Wood]

I thought it was Santa's birthday