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Xmas. Researched by Jerry W. Sanders. 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
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Xmas Researched by Jerry W. Sanders
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
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
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
