Christianity: Keeping the “X” in “X-mas” since 33 A.D.

I would hope by now it wouldn’t be a surprise to any of you that I am a Christian. I don’t exactly hide the fact, but then again, I don’t exactly throw it in everyone’s face all the time, either.

For Christians, the Advent season is obviously of particular importance. And, as is typically the case, I’ve already been bombarded with the “Keep Christ in Christmas” emails from friends and family who are rightfully concerned that a cherished holiday is devolving.

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