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why is christmas abbreviated xmas
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Christmas is abbreviated to "Xmas" because the letter X represents the Greek letter "chi" which is the first letter of the Greek word "Christos" which means "Christ" in English. The use of the abbreviation "Xmas" dates back to the early 16th century when it was used in English translations of Latin texts. Over time, the abbreviation gained wider usage and is now commonly used to refer to the Christmas holiday.
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