If I could make one request for the Christmas season.....

[cokecrazed007]

Merry Christmas Everyone

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[Steve D]

Here's something interesting for all you Xian's out there:



Which I looked up further:

Chi Rho - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chi (letter) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So, thanks for the coal suckers, I'ma go roll it!

I will note, the biggest thing is that we've collectively forgot how to pronounce xmas... to quote wikipedia again:

Xmas is a common abbreviation of the word Christmas . It is sometimes pronounced /ˈɛksməs/, but it, and variants such as Xtemass, originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation /ˈkrɪsməs/. The "-mas" part is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass,[1] while the "X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Χριστός which comes into English as "Christ".

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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage stated that modern use of the term is largely limited to advertisements, headlines and banners, where its conciseness is valued. The association with commerce "has done nothing for its reputation", according to the dictionary.

The commercialization itself of the holiday is a much worse affront on christmas than how people attempt to say nice things to each other.

But seriously, let me drive my point home: It doesn't matter how you well-wish your neighbour, just stop getting your panty's in a wad about how THEY send regards to you (this is directed to both the PC types and the so called "christians". Seriously. It makes you look like a douchebag. Go out and have fun, enjoy yourself participating in whatever traditions you prefer and stop being snobby about the whole thing like it's some kind of "us vs them." BE PLEASANT OR GTFO.

 

[Bogger]

Brad Paisley - Kung Pao Buckaroo Holiday - YouTube

Paisley rocks.....

 

[moyiesledhead]

"Xmas" as an abbreviation for Christmas reminds me.....why is the word "abbreviation" so friggin' long? What would be the abbreviated version of abbreviation?

 

[arff]

Merry Christmas.

 

[d mills]

"Xmas" as an abbreviation for Christmas reminds me.....why is the word "abbreviation" so friggin' long? What would be the abbreviated version of abbreviation?

It could be "abb". But that's confusing. Maybe it's best not to think about it.

 

[gates559]

let's put our money together and get the australian prime minister to come and rule canada and everything will be solved. now there is a person that believes in her country and not the complaining bastards that show up. in canada the spineless government burns the books on canadian tradition to please the assholes the come to this country. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR and if you don't like it f/,' off

Well said!

 

[06 Dragon]

Well said!

Yes most definately X2.

 

[eclipse1966]

unfortunately the Australian prime minister did not say this and it is a hoax. Wish politicians did have the balls to be firm like this but just another web hoax.

Australia PM Tells Muslim Immigrants 'Adapt or Leave'? - Urban Legends

By the way, Merry Christmas to all!!! Wish everyone on S&M a safe holiday and to enjoy their family and friends during this special occassion!

let's put our money together and get the australian prime minister to come and rule canada and everything will be solved. now there is a person that believes in her country and not the complaining bastards that show up. in canada the spineless government burns the books on canadian tradition to please the assholes the come to this country. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR and if you don't like it f/,' off

 

[Murminator]

Gee I can't believe how commercialized Christmas has become....no one even remembers its Santa's birthday


Merry Christmas all !!!

 

[Kibbels]

If I could make one request for the Christmas season it would be for as many people as possible to NOT use the term "Xmas" and to not use the term "happy holidays". I am not a religious nut (being a Pastafarian and all, LOL), but I do believe in the true meaning and reason for Christmas, and I hate how people, under the pretense of being politically correct, take away our traditions one at a time.

Merry Christmas all!

Merry Christmas DaveB...

 

[ferniesnow]

Merry Christmas everyone. Ride safe, drive sober, and remember to put out some eggnog and cookies for the "ol' guy in the red suit that is all covered with soot".........