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Xmas

[kris-muhs, eks-muhs] / ˈkrɪs məs, ˈɛks məs /


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Suzan Holder said she and the Walsall-born rocker would find it "a bit awkward" if Slade's hit Merry Xmas Everybody came on when they were out eating.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2025

The X in Xmas as an abbreviation for Christmas definitely does come from the Greek letter χ.

From Scientific American Aug. 10, 2023

Everyone residing in Who-ville felt zealous concerning Xmas quite a lot … but the Grinch, you know, up on his snowy mountain perch, did NOT!

From Washington Post Nov. 23, 2022

“We are in touch and exchange Xmas gifts every year!”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2022

My son adores playing with a doll I bought for him last Xmas.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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