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However, in actuality, the term is a Greek-based abbreviation, with the "X" standing for the first letter of the Greek term "Χριστος" (Christ).  Therefore, the usage of Xmas by Christians (or even the term "Xtian" as a parallel abbreviation for "Christian") may be used by believers as an attempt to re-appropriate the [[means of discourse]], thereby reclaiming a portion of the linguistic heritage of the [[English language]] and Christian culture in the West.

However, in actuality, the term is a Greek-based abbreviation, with the "X" standing for the first letter of the Greek term "Χριστος" (Christ).  Therefore, the usage of Xmas by Christians (or even the term "Xtian" as a parallel abbreviation for "Christian") may be used by believers as an attempt to re-appropriate the [[means of discourse]], thereby reclaiming a portion of the linguistic heritage of the [[English language]] and Christian culture in the West.

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[[Category: Linguistics]]

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