People are just learning the 'mind blowing' reason Christmas is also called Xmas
dailyrecord.co.ukAt this time of year, one controversial question is frequently asked that can often leave opinions divided - do you say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Xmas"?Many swear that Christmas is the only name for the festive season as it is the more traditional title.
But others are happy to use both terms without giving it much thought.Whichever you prefer, both names have unique origins that not everyone is aware of, with some shocked to learn that both terms bear religious meanings.
This news may come as surprising as this is contrary to general belief that X-mas is a secular alternative to Christmas. While it can seem confusing, the experts at Dictionary.com have cleared up confusion, reports the Mirror.According to a post on their website, "mas" is rooted in the old English term for mass, a pretty clear reference to the church service.
Similarly, the use of "Christ" in Christmas is fairly obvious. But what is the meaning of the X that replaces this in Xmas?Well, Xmas was used as an abbreviation as early as the mid-1500s, according to Dictionary.com.
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