It’s quite normal to see the phrase “Xmas” on signs and cards around the festive season. In fact, it’s become so common that some people are using it instead of the full word, Christmas. But despite ...

Starting from the night of December 24th, Christian communities celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Numerous gifts, luminous trees as well as family gatherings are just some of the highlights that ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Have you ever seen a decoration or a sign labeled as “Xmas” instead of “Christmas” and wondered why? There’s an answer for that, and it’s a bit older than you may think.

Linguist and lexicographer Ben Zimmer analyzes the origins of words in the news. Read previous columns here. The holiday shopping season has been, as usual, full of online exhortations: “Xmas sale!” ...

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WHEN Christmas is just around, we’re all getting into the festive spirit, wrapping presents, putting up decorations, and embracing the party season. But ever wondered what the word “Christmas” ...

Do you prefer 'Merry Christmas' or 'happy Xmas'? A controversial question - it is likely to divide many. For some, Christmas is the only correct name for the holiday, but others will happily use ...

All year GloRilla has gifted fans to undeniable club bangers. While her debut studio album (Glorious) still keeps supporters in a chokehold, the “I Luv Her” rapper cooked up something special for the ...

To say the single was the capper of a successful year is a vast understatement. After all, the flamboyant glam-pop rockers had already landed two No. 1 singles, "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Skweeze Me ...

Hallmark enters the world of Instagram influencers — I mean, Hubgram influencers — in #Xmas, a riff on the classic “we gotta lie about our relationship at Christmas” plot starring Claire Bowen ...

Trump heralded Christmas with messages criticizing 'Radical Left Scum' and promoting the country's economic growth.