Why is xmas bad to say

By: Sam Abramson. Every holiday season, newspapers , malls and television commercials urge you to take advantage of "Xmas sales and specials.

But some Christians take offense to the word "Xmas" and have called for the abolishment of this truncated version of the word "Christmas. For some, Xmas is a dreaded four-letter word that reemerges every holiday season.

The phrase is literally and symbolically distasteful, according to its critics. Not only does it "X" out Christ, the religious figure at the heart of the holiday, it also represents a secularization of Christmas, what some see as focusing more on the presents under the Christmas tree and less on religious observance and the birth of baby Jesus. Other Christians, who feel that Xmas takes the "Christ" out of "Christmas," believe that the letter X is used because of its resemblance to a cross, or to avoid the proclamation of Jesus' name.

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. But that is not quite right! Shalom of unity. Most Popular. Kurdistan offers 'safe haven' to Iraq's Christian refugees. What does the science of climate change say?

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But I will never abbreviate Christ's name to an "X". The reason for the season is Christ. To abbreviate anything concerning His birth or His Mission on earth is folly.

Even though we well read Christians know better, why not take advantage of a kinder spirit found at Christmas? I for one will defend singing "Silent Night" anywhere this harsh world prohibits it. I want my grand-children to celebrate with me, so they too can learn the story and the reason "CHRIST" is the focus of this holiday.

I was once told to beware of "Generation X". I doubt this was the reason why, however, the times, the laws, and the nature of man have certainly caused the faithful to sigh with dis-belief. What was once a spirit filled and joyous season for families has become a web of discourse and doubt. Billy P Eldred My personal opinion is "Why would you? The more the world sees the name Christ, the better the world will be. Regardless of intent, replacing "Christ" in the word Christmas is indeed removing or replacing Christ name from Christmas.

As a Christian, we, I believe, should honor the tradition of celebrating Christ birth. The fact He was not born on December 25th has no bearing. We should celebrate Christ at every opportunity especially on a day set aside in His honor. My final comment is that this applies to Christians. If the world removes his name and we as Christians make them feel uncomfortable about it, that will turn them away more than lead them to Christ.

My goal is to emphasize the name of our Savior. He was born. He did live an exemplary, perfect life, and He did die a voluntary, substitutionary, atoning death. He now reigns with God the Father, in Heaven; and He will return one day.