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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
14
The piece argues the Xmas abbreviation stems from the Greek letter Chi for Christ and its cruciform use. It notes controversy over the shortened form seen as undignified and mentions early Christian symbols alongside Father and Holy Ghost. The explanation links X with Christ and even crosses in catacombs.
French children receive presents at the New Year while Scottish gifts were oranges and currants. Italian and Mexican traditions center on Epiphany January 6 with added presents. England mirrors the United States with December 26 gifts.
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