( OffTopic ) Re(2): [thelist] online Xmas cards (URLOTS)

This too is off topic but just for the info the "X" is X-Mas stands for
Christ. You can see for yourself if you look up the letter X in a standard
Dictionary. Apparantly in biblical times the Greek letter Chi or "X" was
used to denote Christ or Christian in general. Anyway.....

Ross


>Just as a personal thing, is this continual reference to Christmas as XMas
>a conscious effort, or is it just habit, or a desire to cut down on typing
>time?  Though I'm not offended, I must admit I'd find it slightly amusing
>if it was a "not going to even say 'christ' if I don't have to" thing.
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>Hey, I said it was off-topic.    :-)
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>As long as war is continuous, there is no war.
>-1984