Xmas

Example Sentences

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He used innuendoes to refer to money, on one occasion messaging Gill: "I've received all promised Xmas gifts and requested five more postcards for your kind help next week during the debate."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 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