CHRISTmas

So I'm looking thru a few websites and I find this meaning for the abbreviation for CHRISTmas........................................

"This abbreviation for Christmas is of Greek origin. The word for Christ in Greek is Xristos. During the 16th century, Europeans began using the first initial of Christ's name, "X" in place of the word Christ in Christmas as a shorthand form of the word. Although the early Christians understood that X stood for Christ's name, later Christians who did not understand the Greek language mistook "Xmas" as a sign of disrespect."


I had heard this last year but couldn't remember all the details.  I still can't bring myself to say Xmas.....so I'll be saying CHRISTmas!!!!!!!!