General Discussion & Chat: Stop and visit, talk all you want #34, 1 by kwanjin

kwanjin wrote:
"Xmas" was used long before the "Christmas". X represents a Greek chi, the first letter of Χριστος, "Christ." In this use, it is parallel to other forms like Xtian, "Christian." I found the use of "Xmas" as far back as 1485. I could, if I chose, write my daughter's name, "Xtal", Crystal.

Let's be careful before we look down others for using that and other words. Unless they're unacceptable on DG, we can use any word or term we like.

Okay, I've put the soapbox away.

We had a great Xmas. No noise, no people, no hassles. We had minimal presents and that's fine with us.

I had my BFF come into town Sunday night but she left yesterday, 3 full days before she would have, because her mother passed away unexpectedly. So sad.

I can't wait for this cherry tree to bloom again!