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Yes I know I've gained a few pounds since HS. It's only been 25 years. Thanks for noticing.

Merry Christmas
 
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LOL, wife has to work today so Mother in law is lurking upstairs to avoid me and the dogs. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Looking forward to 9 months of reading off season VN...
 
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Burger said:
Merry x-mas. Have a Vol New year.
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To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Iēsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
 
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Merry Christmas to all. Here to hoping Santa brings Butch lots of new toys this year. He's been a very good boy. You know what I mean.

I saw him at the Vol's basketball game last night. Wonder if he was doing any last minute shopping?

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pualsline said:
To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Içsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
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Sooo....Greeks hate Jesus?...IT'S ON!!!
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pualsline said:
To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Iēsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
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But seriously thanks for sharing.
 
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pualsline said:
To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Iēsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
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A valid point, but...sadly, I'd say there's more than likely a large discrepancy in the number of folks using the term "Xmas" and the ones who are actually aware of the info you have cited.
 
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pualsline said:
To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Iēsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
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Actually christmas is a pagan tradition, the Bible does not direct us to celebrate Jesus' birth day. That's the plain truth! See Leviticus 23:5-43, these are the Holy Days that reveal God's plan for mankind. :hi:
 
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Easttnken said:
A valid point, but...sadly, I'd say there's more than likely a large discrepancy in the number of folks using the term "Xmas" and the ones who are actually aware of the info you have cited.
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I literally just thought it was an abbreviation. I feel like I've been living a lie the last 23 years. :)
 
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pualsline said:
To those correcting the guy for saying "x-mas" most think this comes from those trying to take Christ out of Christmas. It does not.

The New Testament was written in Greek. The Greek word for Jesus is Iēsous. Well, when writing copies of the bible in Greek they wanted to shorten it for the writers sake. So they began to write Christ, but abbreviated that with "X" in the Greek alphabet that is the first letter of Christ. So for those that think they are taking the Christ out of Christmas by writing that they are actually going more to the origin.
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I agree with your post's intent and salute you for it.
Now, just a few tidbits. If I recall right, Jesus was born in March, not December. Or thereabouts. hard to say with the mess of the Julian and Georgian calendars What we call Christmas today is actually a pagan holiday.Something to do with one of the solstices and polytheistic worship or festivals. I dimly recall something about trees being used in association with pagan worship as well. Jeremiah 10:1-10

But the intent of Christmas as envisioned by the early church, in addition to meshing and redefining pagan rites to christian sentiments was make it a true time of rejoicing. I think this was wonderful and a shame it's mostly lost these days due to greed generated by commercialism. But for those who strive to make it mean what it used to, hallelujah!
 
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orangeluvr said:
Actually christmas is a pagan tradition, the Bible does not direct us to celebrate Jesus' birth day. That's the plain truth! See Leviticus 23:5-43, these are the Holy Days that reveal God's plan for mankind. :hi:
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Weren't these celebrations dictated during the time of the law...Pre Christ?

The wise men were sent to celebrate the birth of the Christ, bearing gifts and guided by a star.

To celebrate or commemorate his birth in remembrance, similar to observing The Lords Supper or communion, seems to me to be more reverent than pagan.

Just my opinion, not being argumentative.
 
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