OT: The Original Mr. X

Coursedesign wrote on 12/25/2008, 2:29 PM
Many have seen today's occasion referred to as "Xmas" instead of "Christmas."

Perhaps you thought it was an insult to Christ, or just a way to avoid mentioning his name.

Turns out the Greek letter "X" (usually transliterated as "chi" but pronounced as a hard "K") was an early sign for Christ, used both as a secret sign and to save money in typesetting, which was very expensive in the early days).

"X" didn't just mark the spot, but actually signified Christ everywhere it was written.

So it isn't just "X" as a "crisscross" but an actual symbol.

Now back to the freshly baked cinnamon rolls and (don't forget to click "Watch in high quality").

:O)

Comments

Infinite5ths wrote on 12/25/2008, 4:22 PM
Well, I now feel educated. Thanks for that little bit of info Course! Merry Christmas (or Xmas - take your pick). :-)

Oh...and enjoy those cinnamon rolls!!
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Mike
TheHappyFriar wrote on 12/25/2008, 4:56 PM
I remember learning about this a few years ago. some people still use it for the purpose of removing "christ" from christmas though.