[Farmall] xams

[ricegrinder at netscape.net]

it is.  Xmas is a shortened version where X is the first letter in the Greek spelling of Christ-here's a better explanation:
 
Usage Note: Xmas has been used for hundreds of years in religious writing, where the X represents a Greek chi, the first letter of , "Christ." In this use it is parallel to other forms like Xtian, "Christian." But people unaware of the Greek origin of this X often mistakenly interpret Xmas as an informal shortening pronounced (ksms). Many therefore frown upon the term Xmas because it seems to them a commercial convenience that omits Christ from Christmas.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Ferg8n9n at aol.com
To: farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com
Sent: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:18:16 EST
Subject: Re: [Farmall] xams


 
In a message dated 12/20/2005 9:09:53 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
stoughje at datastar.net writes:

Why not  MERRY CHRISTMAS?

Jerry
in Katrina torn Mississippi
----- Original  Message -----
From: "Roberto Rivero" <rj.rivero at gmail.com>
To:  "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent:  Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall]  xams


Very happy christmas, the day  a "savior" was born was born,,,  OOPS call the 
pc police.
 
I dont have to be a xtian to love and appreciate the xmas season of  
happiness.
 
peace and love to all, truely.
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