Multiple choice general knowledge

The common abbreviation for Christmas to Xmas is derived from which alphabet?

  1. Roman

  2. Greek

  3. Latin

  4. French
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Explanation

The 'X' in Xmas comes from the Greek letter Chi (X), which is the first letter of Christ's name in Greek (Χριστός). This is a traditional Christian abbreviation, not a secular removal of Christ.

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