While I don't have a scholarly source for this, it is something to think about. I've never liked the big deal people made about the X replacing Christ in Christmas. But then, I hate Christmas, and the rest of the holidays. Anyway, I found the quote on the number 1 listing on this page.
"Many well-meaning Christians are upset by Xmas, rather than Christmas, on Christmas cards and greetings. They see the X as a way to “take Christ out of Christmas.” Actually, the opposite is true. X is the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of the word Christ. It was used originally to prevent the disrespectful overuse of the Savior’s title in greetings and correspondence."
So there.
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