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Original poster

To use Xmas in place of Christmas?

16 replies

Kayano · 16/12/2011 17:48

I always write Christmas on cards, but I had a notepad with ideas for presents on called

'Xmas 2011'

My father saw it (not the contents thank god!) when I was visiting and told me off for using Xmas as I was essentially deleting Jesus Christ from Christmas.

I was raised Catholic but am of a 'meh' mentality in regards to religion, I don't know so I can't say I believe iyswim.

So AIBU? Should I never use Xmas?

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OldGreyWassailTest · 16/12/2011 17:51

No, you shouldn't.

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Kayano · 16/12/2011 17:54

I would understand if I had written it on his card or something but this was a shorthand list on a ratty old notepad, that was mine Confused

What struck me as odd was that he would have taken less issue with 'seasonal shopping 2011'

I felt bad then didn't know how bad to feel Confused

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sitandnatter · 16/12/2011 17:55

Tell him to stop reading your notepads nosey old git!!!

rushofbloodtothefeet · 16/12/2011 17:56

Perfectly acceptable imho. The X is shorthand for Christ anyway

Doobydoo · 16/12/2011 17:57

Am afraid it says more about me than you but...YABU Smile
Merry Christmas!
I am not religiousjust loathe that abbreviation

StrandedUnderTheMisltoe · 16/12/2011 17:57

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NeuromanticisedVisionsofXmas · 16/12/2011 17:58

oh for Christs sake, what a load of bollocks.

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Kayano · 16/12/2011 17:58

That link is So helpful! I never thought to google it!

I'm not going to show him though. He is a stubborn git as well as a nosey one Grin

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LordOfTheFlies · 16/12/2011 18:00

Yes, YABU. I'm not religious but parents are, so brought up in an religious household.
Some things just stick.

Xmas is a pet hate of mine.Can't explain.

bruffin · 16/12/2011 18:01

My name Christine is written with an X in Greek

usualsuspect · 16/12/2011 18:01

Bloody nora ,some people need to chill the fuck out

XMAS XMAS XMAS

FirTreeMitTheKrog · 16/12/2011 18:01

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EdithWeston · 16/12/2011 18:03

Christmas is a religious festival. The older pagan one is Yule.

Do you think that might please him better?

Original poster
Kayano · 16/12/2011 18:04

usual Tell me about it. You should have seen the drama caused when we discuss a c of e marriage and baptising this baby. Religion in my family stresses me out!

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LordOfTheFlies · 16/12/2011 18:06

I remember our minister explaining it as writing a letter to Mr X ie not using the name.

Chrimbo and Chrimble are less stabby inducing IMHO (again, can't explain why)

startail · 16/12/2011 18:12

Guilty, I've used it here several times. Lazy typist.
DD1 gets in a huff about it for no particularly good reason. Being dyslexic and incapable of spelling Christmas you'd of thought she'd approveConfused

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