Ten years ago, when I was in charge of publishing our BEC (neighbourhood Catholic community) newsletter, we had an article contribution from a youth. It was an article about "Taking the "CHRIST" out of Christmas - literally to cross out Christ. The article was an eye opener. Until today, I cringe whenever I read or hear wishes of Merry X'mas!
A quick reference to Wikipedia provided this information: Some believe that the term is part of an effort to "take Christ out of Christmas" or to literally "cross out Christ";[2] it is also seen as evidence of the secularization of Christmas, as a symptom of the commercialization of the holiday (as the abbreviation has long been used by retailers).
(Sorry, still busy. Just managed to do a quick post.)
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10 comments:
Thanks for the tip. I never thought it was 'cross' our Chirst..always thought it was short form of Merry Christmas.
Now i know liaw....thanks...will stop using short form.
It actually makes sense. Still busy?
Hi, just visiting. To me, whatever it is, its a holiday, got home cooking, my wife's! Ha ha. And parties too.
You have a nice day, UL.
Thanks for dropping by :-) Hope to read more of your posts soon.
I know you are busy. Just want to let you know that there's something for you in my blog:
http://love4kids.blogspot.com/2007/12/awards-presentation-day.html
Check it out when you are free.
Sounds like you are also busy.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Wishing you and your lovely family a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing day to you and your love ones...:)
very true... which is why i wrote somethig on that too. and like you... i didnt quite like it when ppl wish me merry xmas after knowing about it... particularly from christians.
Happy New Year 2008! Hope you had a good Christmas =)
KittyCat
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