Origins Of Christmas Words
Every year we go through the Christmas season saying these words that we don't use any other time of the year. We say these things because our parents said them and we heard them in Church or in school. Honestly, though. Have you ever asked yourself "Why the heck am I saying these things?" I know I never knew what they meant. There has to be some source of all the madness, so here are some answers for you. The following is a list of five words and phrases that are spoken at Christmas time that leave most people clueless to their meaning. Pass these along to your friends and look really smart around the water cooler. Read more...
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Debunking The “XMAS” Myth
"It's CHRISTMAS.......not XMAS!!! Don't remove Christ from HIS birthday!!! Post this if you agree.......Please don't X out the Lord!!!!! (I would like to see this on everyone's wall!!!) Jesus is the reason for the season." If you've seen this, or you use the term XMAS without knowing its meaning, then this is the article for you. Here is some background on the Christmas reason for the season and why we celebrate the way we do. Add this article onto your wall to open people's eyes to the true meaning behind the Christmas Season! Read more...
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