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What is the origin of the abbreviation Xmas?
What is the origin of the abbreviation Xmas?
- The late 18th century (correct)
- The early 19th century
- The late 19th century
- The early 20th century
What was the response of the Church of England Bishop of Blackburn to the abbreviation Xmas?
What was the response of the Church of England Bishop of Blackburn to the abbreviation Xmas?
- He recommended its use
- He recommended its avoidance (correct)
- He was indifferent to its use
- He banned its use
What did New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson do in 1977 regarding the spelling of Christmas?
What did New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson do in 1977 regarding the spelling of Christmas?
- He suggested using Xmas
- He suggested avoiding Xmas (correct)
- He suggested using a combination of Xmas and Christmas
- He suggested using a combination of Xmas and Christ
Study Notes
- Xmas is an abbreviation for Christmas.
- The abbreviation first appeared in the late 18th century.
- The abbreviation is mainly used in advertisements, headlines, and banners.
- The abbreviation has a negative reputation because of its association with commerce.
- In the United Kingdom, the former Church of England Bishop of Blackburn recommended that clergy avoid the spelling.
- In the United States, in 1977 New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson sent out a press release saying that he wanted journalists to keep the "Christ" in Christmas, and not call it Xmas.
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Test your knowledge about the abbreviation 'Xmas' with this quiz. Learn about its origins, usage, and the controversy surrounding it.
