Xmas
:X-MAS is also an abbreviation for the WWII Italian frogman group called Decima Flottiglia MAS.
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WWII - Italian - Frogman - Decima Flottiglia MAS
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Xmas (or X-mas) is an abbreviation for Christmas. It is derived from the word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, transliterated as Christos, which is Greek for Christ. Greek is the language in which the whole New Testament was written.
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Christmas - Transliterated - Greek - Christ - New Testament
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Originally, in "Xmas", X represented the Greek letter chi (see chi. It was pronounced with a hard , which is the first letter of Christ's name in Greek. However, because of the modern interpretations of the letter X, many people do not know this and assume that this abbreviation is meant to drop Christ from Christmas as a means of secularization or political correctness vehicle.
Related Topics:
Chi - X - Secularization - Political correctness
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The occasionally seen belief that the X represents the cross Christ was crucified on has no basis in fact; St Andrew's Cross is X-shaped, but Christ's cross was probably shaped like a T or a ?. Indeed, X-as-chi was associated with Christ long before X-as-cross could be. The use of X as an abbreviation for cross in modern abbreviated writing (e.g. "Kings X" for "Kings Cross") may have reinforced this assumption.
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Cross - St Andrew's Cross - Kings Cross
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In ancient Christian art chi and chi ho (Chi Ro--the first two letters in Greek of Christos) are abbreviations for Christ's name. In many manuscripts of the New Testament and icons, X is an abbreviation for Christos, as is XC (the first and last letters in Greek, using the lunate sigma); compare IC for Jesus in Greek. The Oxford English Dictionary documents the use of this abbreviation back to 1551, 50 years before the first English colonists came to North America and 60 years before the King James Version of the Bible was completed. At the same time, Xian and Xianity were in frequent use as abbreviations of "Christian" and "Christianity".
Related Topics:
Icon - Sigma - Jesus - North America
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The abbreviation is widely but not universally accepted; some view it as demeaning to Christ, whilst others find it helpful to use in text messages and emails to save space. Similarly,Xianity is sometimes used as the abbreviation for Christianity (although this usage is much less common than "Xmas"). This usage has extended to "xtal" for "crystal", and on florists' signs "xant" for "chrysanthemum".
Related Topics:
Christianity - Crystal - Florist - Chrysanthemum
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In the animated television show Futurama, which is set in the 31st century, Xmas is the official name for the day formerly known as Christmas.
Related Topics:
Futurama - 31st century
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Tahoe Donner Chalet - Avail Xmas & NYrs Wks $1700 3bd
Charming 3 bdrm/2 ba home w/ fabulous 180 degree mountain views available Xmas wk (Dec. 20-27) and New Years wk (Dec. 28 - Jan 4). Sleeps 6 to 8 w/ 1 Queen bed, 2 full beds, plus futon in living room. Light, bright, warm and cozy. Wood burning stove, remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters and stainless appliances. Cable TV/VCR. Bedding and towels provided. Kitchen fully furnished. Around the corner from Tahoe Donner's Downhill ski area, great learn to ski place for kids and adults. Short drive to TD's cross country, and Squaw, Northstar and Sugar Bowl ski areas. Great back yard snow play area for kids. All TD amenities w/ guess pass and fees. Parking pad. No Pets. No Smoking, please. $1700 wk for Xmas wk Dec 20-27 $300. nite w/ 5 nite min $1700 wk for New Years wk Dec 28 - Jan 4 $300 nite w/ 4 nite min $500. security deposit. $100. cleaning fee. 10% transient occupancy tax.
Xmas vacation swap - SF for Melbourne
We are looking for a housing swap for 20 December - 15 January in San Francisco (city area). Our 2 bedroom house in the suburb of Kensington in Melbourne Australia is available for these dates. We don't have any pets, just a few plants to water. We will be based in San Francisco for our vacation, but will be coming and going so best that we aren't required to look after any pets. Our house is very centrally located (just 6km from the downtown area) and close to public transport. The house has 2 double bedrooms, one bathroom a large kitchen and dining area as well as a living room. The back yard is paved and has numerous fruit trees. We have wireless ADSL and a telephone for use. I can email pictures if you are interested.
Xmas and new years on Big Island Hawaii (Kapohos' vacationland) $1200 3bd
Aloha San Francisco. Anyone out there interested in coming to Hawaii this xmas and new years. Have you put the idea out of your mind because of high airfare? Check this out. right now I have lost my tennants so my large 2300 sq ft. oceanside home, 500 feet from the water, and just a short walk to world famous kapoho tidepools is available on December 2. You may have seen my home advertised on craigslist in the past. I'm not at home so I can't post pics, but if your're interested please email mchurch369@aol.com. Winston is my property manager and he'll forward pics to you. You will be surprised when you see this home. Custom built by my son and I, vaulted large open beam ceilings. ceiling fans in all rooms. Outside wraparound covered decks with a large ocean view lanai. Of course the lanai has a hammock. Handi-capp stairs up to living area, two car custom overbuilt garage, all appliances, cable tv, jacuzzi tup in master bath, tile floors, lots of outward oopening windows for the easterly trades, views from all rooms, and best of all is a towering cupula over the livingroom. the livingroom diningarea and kitchen are all encompassed as one giant room. Even a nice ocean view from the diningroom area. Becasue of the high cost of airfare, I reduced the holiday rate about 800 dollars. You can easily verify this by checking vrbo and seeing holiday rates. This rate is for two weeks. So. if you're reading this ad, and wondering if there's any gimmick, the answer is no. No gimmicks. It's kind of first come first serve. Of course I do require a deposit of 600 dollars and a cleaning deposit of 75 dollars. I require full payment one week prior to travel. And we can discuss a security deposit. that's the straight up of it. Again, please contact mchurch369@aol.com, or you can email me at herzon@roadrunner.com. I will be more than happy to give you my personal references including my Union affiliation. I can tell you I am a member of Hollywoods Iatse local 728. I have been a member for the past 29 years, and now retired. So, don't think there's any scams here, because I will upon request give you all the references you may need. aloha and Merry Xmas Darryl
Celebrate Xmas on Kauai! (Kauai) $2000 2bd
Spend Xmas in HI at the Pono Kai Resort on Kauai. Two bedroom two bath fully equipped apartment that sleeps six comfortably, available from Dec 20-27, 2008. The Pono Kai Resort is located on the island of Kauai in the quaint town of Kapaa and situated on 12 beachfront acres. Perfect sunsets, unspoiled tropical beaches cascading mountains and the "Grand Canyon" of the Pacific are some of the highlights that make Kauai unique. Surrounded by swaying palms, you will find your own Hawaiian Paradise at the Pono Kai Resort. Credit Cards accepted. Please call Beth at 530-305-2559 for more info.
Interested in SPAIN for Xmas??
I have a wonderful 1 bedroom penthouse in Madrid, Spain. I am looking for a swap for the Xmas period (dates are flexible), something between 19th Dec - 10th January. If you are interested, I will send you more details and pictures.
XMAS-San Francisco 2bdrm apt for your Chi.1+bdrm apt. (north beach / telegraph hill) 2bd
Beautiful large 2bdrm apt. in San Francisco, North Beach for your 1bdrm or + Apt. in Chicago. Xmas holiday. Dates are flexible at this point. I will send pics on request.
Xmas. Large Beautiful 2 bdrm apt in North Beach, San Francisco (north beach / telegraph hill) $150
$150 per.nt. Xmas. Large Beautiful 2 bdrm apt in North Beach, San Francisco. Dates are flexible at this point. I will send pics on request.
Swap for Xmas week
One bedroom den coop in NW DC with on site parking. (wisc and mass)for any size unit near Haight. Time flexible. No smoking no pets, laundry in building.
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