[admiralsn]

I think what I intended to say was that the use of the X for X-Mas was used for many years, and only recently was it seen as a sign of "removing the Christ from Christmas." Obviously, people are going to do what they feel is right in their heart. Even after reading the information found at the sites listed below, some will still prefer to write out the word Christ. Absolutely and completely understood. If you write the full word/name "Christ" intending all due respect to Him, someone else may do the same by writing the letter "X." I didn't mean to start anything, as I myself prefer to write out the word "Christ."

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I found the following information on various web sites:

http://www.of-worth.com/ea/Christmas.htm#Does%20Xmas%20Take%20Christ%20Out%20of%20Christmas?

http://www.pulseplanet.com/archive/Dec99/2041.html

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Xmas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-mas

http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/1104/news/history_xmas.html?1132372195109

http://www.coffeeswirls.com/archives/2003/12/12/the-meaning-of-xmas/

And from a FR thread from a year ago:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1293598/posts#20

 

[InsureAmerica]

Thanks for the links. I'll read more of them time permitting.

So far here is what i've learned:


"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."