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Xmas

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


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The pocket watch is inscribed on the inner case: "To Winston with gratitude H. H. Asquith Xmas 1905."

From BBC • May 27, 2024

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

To the left are stacked boxes labeled with a felt marker: Xmas Ornaments; several boxes with a big B for books.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes