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Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Eddykul(m): 12:55am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ every December 25th, also known as Christmas Day. Although the exact date of His birth is not known, it was placed between 7 and 2 BC based on the two canonical gospels of the New Testament. The date was chosen to coincide with the Roman winter solstice and nine months since the conception of Jesus. It is a Christian holiday marked by festivities and family get-togethers where people give gifts to each other especially to children. People prepare for Christmas a few weeks before its celebration. Homes are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, mistletoe, and nativity scenes. Christmas carols can be heard starting as early as October. Businesses experience heightened activity during this time as people purchase new clothes and accessories for their children, food to prepare at Christmas Eve, and gifts to give to those they love. All these are done to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the time when God sent His Son to save the world from sin. Even though there is much debate as to the exact date of His birth, Christians generally accept December 25th as the day of Jesus’ birth. The word “Christmas” comes from the Old English word “Cristes maesse” or “Christ’s mass” which was written to form one word starting in the 14th century. It was derived from the Greek word “Christos” (Christ) and the Latin word “missa” (mass). The word “Xmas,” on the other hand, is used as an abbreviation of the word “Christmas.” The letter “X” comes from the Greek letter “chi,” the first letter in the Greek word for “Christ,” and “maesse” from the Old English word for “mass.” The word is considered as an informal form of the word “Christmas” and, as such, should not be used in formal writing. It has been in use since the year 1100 written as “Xpes maesse.” It evolved into the word “Xmas” during the middle of the 18th century. Although the words “Christ” and “Christmas” have been abbreviated in the English language for the past 1,000 years, a lot of Christians decry the use of Xmas instead of Christmas because it takes out “Christ” from the word which is meant to commemorate His birth. It is more associated with the commercialization of the holiday, with advertisements extensively using it because it is more compact, brief, and concise. However it is spelled, though, does not really matter as long as people know what Christmas represents. Summary: 1.Christmas or Christmas Day is the holiday which is celebrated by Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ while Xmas is the abbreviation of the word. 2.The word “Christmas” came from the Greek word “Christos” and the Latin word “missa” while the word “Xmas” came from the first letter of the Greek word for “Christ” and the word “mass.” 3.The word “Christmas” is the spelling most preferred by most Christians while businesses and advertisements prefer to use the word “Xmas” because it is more concise. Source: http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/culture-miscellaneous/difference-between-xmas-and-christmas/ 18 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by bigboyk(m): 7:29am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Nice... First to comment on Christmas day. Where's my chicken? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by ijewejones: 7:29am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Xmas & Christmas is the same.. While the 1st is shorthanded,the latter is in full 65 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by 234reader2: 7:29am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Merry Christmas to you all 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Nobody: 7:29am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Many Christians don’t even celebrate Christmas. 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by eedimo(m): 7:30am On Dec 25, 2019 |
There's no difference. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by princejayy(m): 7:30am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by iamjohnvick: 7:30am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Merry Xmas to y’all |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Bellgal: 7:30am On Dec 25, 2019 |
The op has said it all 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Nnamebuka: 7:30am On Dec 25, 2019 |
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Nobody: 7:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Oga at the end shey na celebration all man dey do? 8 Likes
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by BabaCommander: 7:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Over sabi |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Gkay1(m): 7:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. 4 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by TOPCRUISE(m): 7:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
They might be different but santa claus and father Christmas are the same. 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by helinues: 7:31am On Dec 25, 2019 |
What's the different between Father Christmas and Santa Claus ? 27 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Emmatech71(m): 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
This is a must read coz some people don't know the exact meaning and differences.God bless you all. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by k2039: 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
They are different, one separates Christ from the mass. There is No Christmas without Christ, Any attempt to substitute X for Christ is nonsensical. 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Kylekent59: 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Christmas means " Christ mass" The mass of Christ 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by MOSICATED5(m): 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Christmas too long to write so Na make me dey write Xmas all follow 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by poweredcom(m): 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Wetin concern me |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Pr0cter: 7:32am On Dec 25, 2019 |
I'm doing giveaway of 5k to 10 males and 10 females. Your moniker should be at least 6 month old. Mention me with your Christmas message for me and your account number. First come, first receive alert 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by EyeWeyDeySeeWel: 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Merry Christ/Xmas. |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Edu3Again: 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Xmas means UNKNOWNmas. X = UNKNOWN 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by greatsee: 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
all the same merry xmas |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by AntiChristian: 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
This celebration is unbiblical. But who cares? |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Hotzone(m): 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
We are Christian Meanwhile, here is ur cyber truck
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Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by jay169: 7:33am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Nice one. Merry Christmas! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Vcent50: 7:34am On Dec 25, 2019 |
I told someone happy Xmas ,but he was not happy with it,until I told her happy Christmas before she could reply 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Emmatech71(m): 7:34am On Dec 25, 2019 |
What is the difference between Santa Claus and Father Christmas? |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:35am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Copied from the right source..... Xmas is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas. The "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Christós (Χριστός), which became Christ in English. The suffix -mas is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. Christmas is also sometimes known as Xmas. Some people don't think it's correct to call Christmas 'Xmas' as that takes the 'Christ' (Jesus) out of Christmas. (As Christmas comes from Christ-Mass, the Church service that celebrated the birth of Jesus.) But that is not quite right! In the Greek language and alphabet, the letter that looks like an X is the Greek letter chi / Χ (pronounced 'kye' - it rhymes with 'eye') which is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ, Christos. Merry Christmas..... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by onyotakom: 7:35am On Dec 25, 2019 |
OK neeexxxt.... |
Re: Difference Between Xmas And Christmas by Ayodele951(m): 7:35am On Dec 25, 2019 |
Xmas & Christmas all na for the same day, make we celebrate in peace jare. 3 Likes 1 Share |
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