an “X” in Vixen, too

There’s an “X” in crucifiXion and some say the arms of Christ form an “X” upon the cross.

None of these are the basis for using “Xmas.” 

But it’s historically appropriate, did you know?

The “X” is actually the first letter in the Greek word Χριστός which translates to English as “Christ.” The “X” and “P” (second letter) are long used in Christian symbolism.

Add “mas” from the Latin word for “Mass” and the validity of using X-mass comes very clear.

There are Anglo Saxon references as far back as the mid-1000‘s. Plus the word Xmas has appeared in religious tract and popular culture in every century ever since. 

It was used in literature by Lord Byron in 1811 and Lewis Carroll in 1864. This Xmas card is from 1910.

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And Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes used the term in a private letter back in 1923.

There are those who still believe the “X” is a war on the name Jesus Christ. But that’s been debunked long ago by "educated Englishmen who knew their Greek.”

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http://www.crivoice.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html

Be an educated Englishman. Know your Greek.

And have a Merry Xmas!

the official catholic direction

snowy day 7 hour pot roast

but I’m kindafondafondue

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fondue

http://clocktowertenants.com/2012/08/because-youll-want-it-again-tomorrow.html

holidays are taxing

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If you are hiding billions in a Swiss bank account as I am,

 you might want to check this out.

The US DOJ cut a deal with UBS Bank for helping American clients illegally hide $20 billion dollars, earning about $200 million a year for their malfeasance. 

Dozens of banks are still doing this but the times,

 they are a changin’.

Now UBS has settled for $780 million and a loss of certain licenses. And that settlement has set the table for the rest of Switzerland banking.

Now Swiss Banks are urging their American clients to confess.

They have until December 31st to turn us over to our Department of Justice or go the way of UBS.

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Swiss banking as we’ve known it is finally coming to an end. 

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Okay. I confess. 

You’d better, too.

merry christmess

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are my weapons free?

“Uh.. that’s a negative 212 you’re in residential airspace lock it up.”

SanFrancisco artist Alex Cornell attached a GoPro camera to a DJI Phantom Drone.

“Neighborhood watch, initiate.”

He shot the city from 1000 feet and down at street level.

“212 sector A-2 is down.”

Then he wrote a futuristic surveillance audio script.

“Civilian take out, yup. Mm-hm.”

It’s fascinating. And chilling.

“Uh..yeah, it’s the third one. Okay. Yup.”