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The Evolution of Xmas: From Church Symbol to Widely Recognized Holiday

Explore the historical origins of Xmas, from its early use as a symbol of faith in the church to its commercialized status today. Learn about the Greek roots, the use of the X symbol, and the challenges faced by early believers. Discover how Xmas became the ultimate statement of faith.

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The Evolution of Xmas: From Church Symbol to Widely Recognized Holiday

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  1. Xmas Researched by Jerry W. Sanders

  2. X-mas – commercialized? • Earliest days of Church history • Followers of Christ – Greeks • Greek for Christ’s name – Xristos (Christos) • Fish - symbol denote churches & Christian gatherings • X (chi) – symbol of Faith • X marked the place of martyrs • X – ultimate symbol of devotion and sacrifice • Xmas wasn’t existed • 3 ½ centuries later • not widely recognized after the designated date

  3. Christ’s name abbreviated • Almost all documents in ornate style (X) • Ink and paper were scarce • saved times • saved resources • Knowledge of Greek language & early history of church • Word of power • devotional value • Honored martyrs and Savior • Xmas word by the church • reminders • Christ’s birth • Cross

  4. Reasons in 1800’s • Saved print space • Many Americans couldn’t read • Today’s culture in America • Knowledge of English • lack of knowledge of first use by the church • Disadvantages for early Greek believers • Couldn’t celebrate Christmas openly • Paid for their faith with their lives X – The ultimate statement of faith

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