Xmas Etc.

[Bob Harvey]

First kick at the cat. Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Prosperous and Happy New Year to ALL.

 

[John T]

Thanks Bob, and a Merry Christmas right back at ya. By the way, when anyone offers me Happy Holidays, I smile and say thank you then ask, and just what are those Holidays?

John T

 

[Bob Collins]

Good response John T.! Merry Christmas.

 

[2510Paul]

I don't want to offend anyone or start anything but I thought this might be a good place to share this.
My kids Sunday School Teacher said she never used "Xmas" because she did not want to take "Christ" out of Christmas. I thought that was pretty good and always remembered that. You know, it is kind of like a little prayer every time you think of that and write it correctly.
With all due respect, Paul.

 

[JD50South]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas

X is short for the Greek spelling of Christ. Xmas has been used since the 16th century. Therefore Christ is still in Xmas.

No disrespect intended, just wanted to inform you.

 

[2510Paul]

Thanks, I learned something.

It sounds like it always has been controversial (spelling?).

Those Greek guys had acronyms just as we do today.

I always wondered what that XP symbol was when I was growing up. It took me 60 years to find out.

Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Thanks to everyone for your tractor help through the year.

Paul

 

[J.Wondergem]

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and everyone else on here!