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Xmas Abbreviation Quiz

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The late 18th century (correct)

The early 19th century

The late 19th century

The early 20th century

He recommended its use

He recommended its avoidance (correct)

He was indifferent to its use

He banned its use

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

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.