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Line 1: − The term '''Xmas''' is an alternate spelling for [[Christmas]]. This spelling is disliked by many [[Christian]]s, who believe that it is an informal or flippant abbreviation. Further, in modern English the letter "X" is sometimes associated with [[pornography]] or with the pseudo-word [[xtreme]] (denoting a nihilistic lifestyle).+ − − However, in actuality, the term is a Greek-based abbreviation, with the "X" standing for the first letter of the Greek term "Χριστος". 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. − − [[Category: Holidays]] − [[Category: Linguistics]]
CONSERVAPEDIA IS A BIASED AND BIGOT ENCYCLOPEDIA. I, A MARTYR OF WIKIPEDIA, DECLARE WAR ON THIS PITIFUL COVEN OF RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS
CONSERVAPEDIA IS A BIASED AND BIGOT ENCYCLOPEDIA. I, A MARTYR OF WIKIPEDIA, DECLARE WAR ON THIS PITIFUL COVEN OF RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS