[Elecraft] K2 and Logger

Sun Dec 22 17:04:01 2002

I believe it was a way to remove Christ from the word Christmas.

Like happy holidays.

73 and Merry Christmas
Jim W7RY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2002 1:42 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 and Logger 

> Actually, it's been around for nearly 2,000 years now. "X", the Greek
> letter "Chi", was used by the very early Christians to mean the
> "Christos" or "Christ". The Greek "X" and the symbol of the fish were
> used interchangeably for centuries. 
> 
> It saw a resurgence, from what I know, in the mid-20th century for
> probably the same reason it was first popular. It was easier to write.
> It made "Christmas" in English a shorter word without altering its
> meaning. 
> 
> And it's why, when I sign off with another Ham this time of year on my
> trusty K2 (if I happen to know for sure he/she is a Christian), I might
> sign, "73, and Merry Xmas...".
> 
> Now if someone would only come up with an appropriate means of
> shortening up "Happy Hanukkah" ...
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> K2 # 1289
> 
> 
> On Sun, 22 Dec 2002, an Elecraft List Member wrote:
> 
> > Merry Xmas and happy New Year to everybody, with many more kits to 
> > build, or to improve !
> 
> 
> OK.  Let me preface this with the statement that I am by NO MEANS trying
> this to stir up a battle, nor am I attempting to alienate any group of
> people.
> 
> With that said, can someone tell me where the notation "Xmas" gained so
> much popularity?
> 
> 73 and Merry CHRISTmas de John - K4WTF
> 
> 
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