"Skip, the X is actually a Greek letter chi, the first letter in Christos. Xmas is pronounced Christmas."
Thanks John, I didn't realize the Greeks were involved; what's your other point? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "jerseyjohn99" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Skip, the X is actually a Greek letter chi, the first letter in > Christos. Xmas is pronounced Christmas. > > But just go ahead and google some link to Saturnalia & Cronos, if it > makes you feel smarter. > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Skip Bernstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > However, while we're rewriting history, let's call Christmas Xmas, > > after all if you turn the "X" 45 % it's a dead ringer for a cross. > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/Y2tolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/