Morning Dew #64

God, my X

“Christmas” or “Xmas”, what will it be? 

This is a raging discussion between two camps— those who believe that the name “Christmas” retains the piety of the season, and those who prefer the seemingly non-sectarian name, “Xmas”. Interestingly, both camps could agree to disagree— not on grounds of piety but style!  

Both groups, knowingly or unknowingly, celebrate Christ’s birth since both names speak of Him! The Greek letter “X” or “Chi”, is the first letter in the name “Christos”— the Anointed One. “X” was first used in the 16th century as an abbreviation for “Christ”; while the suffix “mass” means a religious celebration or commissioning.

Let’s not make questions of piety or style distract us from celebrating this wondrous season and the Promise it brings. 

Dear Lord, may I not be distracted or redirected by the tinkling bells of Santa Claus, there ubiquitous clamor of music, the spectacle of gold and silver tinsel, or the clink of glasses, but may I hear the Love message that rang pure and true that holy night as angels proclaimed and shepherds celebrated the beautiful promise of a Savior who is called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Amen