Another abbreviation is ☧, also known as a Christogram. This is a stylised version of XP, another shorter version of Christ’s ...

It’s quite normal to see the phrase “Xmas” on signs and cards around the festive season. In fact, it’s become so common that some people are using it instead of the full word, Christmas. But despite ...

Starting from the night of December 24th, Christian communities celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Numerous gifts, luminous trees as well as family gatherings are just some of the highlights that ...

Many, including faithful Christians, believe that the “XMas” is an attempt to de-Christianize one of Christianity’s most holy of holidays: By rendering the word “Xmas” instead of “Christmas,” the ...

WHEN Christmas is just around, we’re all getting into the festive spirit, wrapping presents, putting up decorations, and embracing the party season. But ever wondered what the word “Christmas” ...

IST premiered last holiday season in Detroit and this year comes to Austin. Will this a campy, queer, Christmassy parody of ...

Linguist and lexicographer Ben Zimmer analyzes the origins of words in the news. Read previous columns here. The holiday shopping season has been, as usual, full of online exhortations: “Xmas sale!” ...

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Now looking back on the few Xmas episodes the series has released, Futurama has dropped some big gems. Released during Season 7, the only holiday special during the Comedy Central era of Futurama is ...