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[3rd gen noob]

just wanted to get in early so no-one else steals my Christmas thread

:P

p.s. please, can no-one use the word Xmas, i find it very annoying, and i'm sure many other Christians do as well

[JONNO_CELEBS]

W........T...........F?????? :blink:

It's August :blink:

I don't want to thing about xm.......Christmas yet :blink:

The best day of the year is Boxing Day...........It's the longest possible time til next Christmas :lol: :lol:

Jonno B)

[j4y3m]

My Christmas List :D

1.Not Decided £127.90
2.Not Decided £22.57
3.Not Decided £12.50
4.Not Decided £500.67
5.Not Decided £45.75

LOL :D

[J'Pol]

Are you QVC or something

[Bender]

http://galleries.vinyamar.com/ps/show.php?id=0qEq7LPlmI8Fpd1IGu6xL0E8G&ext=.jpg

[Everose]

Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@16 August 2003 - 15:43
just wanted to get in early so no-one else steals my Christmas thread

:P

p.s. please, can no-one use the word Xmas, i find it very annoying, and i'm sure many other Christians do as well
Is 'Cmas' okay? :blink:

[Mr. Mulder]

:beerchug:Merry Christmas to all:beerchug:

[Skweeky]

About Xmas:


The 'X' in the word Xmas stand for the greek letter 'chi', pronounced 'ch'. It points at the first letter of Christ's name. As you probably will know, the letters 'P' and 'X' often can be found on churches or timelines. The 'P' stands for the greek letter 'rho', pronounced 'r', the second letter of the name of Christ.

So there is nothing wrong for catholics to use this abbrevation, as it only refers to the original language the bible was written in. :P

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Neverose@16 August 2003 - 22:00
Is 'Cmas' okay? :blink:
there are two ways i can take this question:

1. You are being serious and will respect whatever i say. in this case, i'd say that i prefer "Christmas" still

2. you're doing it as a joke and don't care what i have to say. in this case, i'd say "elephants"

:P

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Skweeky@16 August 2003 - 22:04
About Xmas:


The 'X' in the word Xmas stand for the greek letter 'chi', pronounced 'ch'. It points at the first letter of Christ's name. As you probably will know, the letters 'P' and 'X' often can be found on churches or timelines. The 'P' stands for the greek letter 'rho', pronounced 'r', the second letter of the name of Christ.

So there is nothing wrong for catholics to use this abbrevation, as it only refers to the original language the bible was written in. :P
one of my old religion teachers spent 2 periods explaining to the class why xmas wasn't an acceptable abbreviation

i suppose her battle was partly successful, because i remembered it wasn't acceptable, but have forgotten why...

:blink:

[JONNO_CELEBS]

Originally posted by Skweeky@16 August 2003 - 21:04
About Xmas:


The 'X' in the word Xmas stand for the greek letter 'chi', pronounced 'ch'. It points at the first letter of Christ's name. As you probably will know, the letters 'P' and 'X' often can be found on churches or timelines. The 'P' stands for the greek letter 'rho', pronounced 'r', the second letter of the name of Christ.

So there is nothing wrong for catholics to use this abbrevation, as it only refers to the original language the bible was written in. :P
:blink: How many languages DO you speak?? :blink:

Is there any end to your wealth of usless info :P :lol:


I wonder how many pages this will have by Christmas/xmas/cmas/December 25th/crimbo/chrissy/National Alca Selza day :blink: :lol: :lol:


Jonno B)

[Riddler]

I wouldn't dare trivialize or disrespect your Christmas thread by replacing the son of God's name with an X, 3rd gen. Christmas should be a time of somber reflection about His ultimate sacrifice and a time for family and friends to express their love and gratitude for each other by breaking symbolic bread together. :)



Oh, and a time to sing Christmas Carols such as...............O Come http://www.ml20.nowinbeta.org/smilies/jerk.gifAll Ye Faithful.


;)

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Skweeky@16 August 2003 - 22:04
About Xmas:


The 'X' in the word Xmas stand for the greek letter 'chi', pronounced 'ch'. It points at the first letter of Christ's name. As you probably will know, the letters 'P' and 'X' often can be found on churches or timelines. The 'P' stands for the greek letter 'rho', pronounced 'r', the second letter of the name of Christ.

So there is nothing wrong for catholics to use this abbrevation, as it only refers to the original language the bible was written in. :P
Are you suggesting the the Bible (actually a collection of works) was originally written in ancient Greek.

I think not.

[lynx]

Most of the new testament was certainly written in Greek.

[J'Pol]

Whilst on the subject Christ did not have a first name - Christ refers to the one who fulfils the prophecies, the Messiah.

So Jesus Christ is Jesus - the one who fulfils the prophecies.

It wasn't his surname for Chri ..... oh never mind.

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by lynx@16 August 2003 - 23:00
Most of the new testament was certainly written in Greek.
By whom ?

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by Riddler@16 August 2003 - 22:50
I wouldn't dare trivialize or disrespect your Christmas thread by replacing the son of God's name with an X, 3rd gen. Christmas should be a time of somber reflection about His ultimate sacrifice and a time for family and friends to express their love and gratitude for each other by breaking symbolic bread together. :)



Oh, and a time to sing Christmas Carols such as...............O Come http://www.ml20.nowinbeta.org/smilies/jerk.gifAll Ye Faithful.


;)
1. Adeste Fideles
Laeti triumphantes
Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte, Regem angelorum

Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum

2. Deum de Deo,
Lumen de Lumine,
Gestant puellae viscera
Deum verum, geniturn non factum.

Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum

3. Cantet nunc ‘Io!"
Chorus angelorum
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Gloria in excelsis Deo

Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum

4. Ergo qui natus,
Die hodierna
Jesu, tibi sit gloria
Patris aeterni, Verbum caro factum

Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum



I think you will find.

[lynx]

Luke is believed to have written most of the 'gospels' and he would have certainly written in greek, Paul wrote his letters in greek. It was the common language (as regards writing) for the eastern Roman empire, whereas latin was used in the western/northern part of the empire.

[lynx]

This thread is getting too serious, and is in danger of heading towards 'World Events'.

So to paraphrase Jonno:

Wibble... Wooble... My dog's got no woofer.

[Bender]

Originally posted by lynx@17 August 2003 - 00:14
This thread is getting too serious, and is in danger of heading towards 'World Events'.

So to paraphrase Jonno:

Wibble...  Wooble...  My dog's got no woofer.
Thanks for saving it for the Lounge; 3rd gen would never have forgiven you/us. :D

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Bender@16 August 2003 - 23:19
Thanks for saving it for the Lounge; 3rd gen would never have forgiven you/us. :D
i'm just enjoying the christmas 'cheer' :P

[J'Pol]

Originally posted by lynx@16 August 2003 - 23:11
Luke is believed to have written most of the 'gospels' and he would have certainly written in greek, Paul wrote his letters in greek. It was the common language (as regards writing) for the eastern Roman empire, whereas latin was used in the western/northern part of the empire.
Nonsense - at least according to Mathew, Mark and John.

[lynx]

Originally posted by JPaul+16 August 2003 - 23:43--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JPaul @ 16 August 2003 - 23:43)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-lynx@16 August 2003 - 23:11
Luke is believed to have written most of the &#39;gospels&#39; and he would have certainly written in greek, Paul wrote his letters in greek. It was the common language (as regards writing) for the eastern Roman empire, whereas latin was used in the western/northern part of the empire.
Nonsense - at least according to Mathew, Mark and John. [/b][/quote]
Of those three, only Matthew could write properly, Mark and John were semi-literate fishermen.

[Proper Bo]

Am I the only person here who thinks of Christmas as just another excuse for getting pissed? I don&#39;t give a shit about what language that collection of fiction works was written in&#33;

edit: bad englandish :D

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Proper Bo, I tell thee@17 August 2003 - 00:13
Am I the only person here who thinks of Christmas as just another excuse for getting pissed? I don&#39;t give a shit about what language that collection of fiction works was written in&#33;

edit: bad englandish :D
you forgot about the presents...:P

[Proper Bo]

Im busy hugging my last christmas present right now&#33; I love my amp :D

[lynx]

Originally posted by Proper Bo, I tell thee@17 August 2003 - 00:13
Am I the only person here who thinks of Christmas as just another excuse for getting pissed? I don&#39;t give a shit about what language that collection of fiction works was written in&#33;

edit: bad englandish :D
You need an excuse to get pisshed ?
Oh, I forgot you&#39;re only 16.

The only thing I need is enough cash.

[Proper Bo]

I didn&#39;t say I need an excuse but it is a good way to get free drinks off me dad :D


EDIT: danm my spelun&#33;

[titey]

Jesus Christ&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;

It&#39;s not even Labor Day yet&#33;&#33;&#33; :angry:

[lynx]

What exactly is Labor Day?
Is that the day americans actually do some work ?

[Everose]

Originally posted by lynx@16 August 2003 - 20:33
What exactly is Labor Day?
Is that the day americans actually do some work ?
Oh Lynx....if it were so, that it were the only day we worked.........It would be because we are such incredibly hard workers that we can work one day out of the year and get more done than everyone else does in a whole year. ;) :D :D

Sorry, but you led yourself right into that one. :D :D :D

[Everose]

:o Oh no. Am I becoming one of those &#39;arrogant Americans&#33;&#33;&#33;&#39; ;) I don&#39;t think so.....sounds more like a Texan arrogance to me. lol&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; ;)

[titey]

Originally posted by Neverose+16 August 2003 - 19:50--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Neverose &#064; 16 August 2003 - 19:50)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-lynx@16 August 2003 - 20:33
What exactly is Labor Day?
Is that the day americans actually do some work ?
Oh Lynx....if it were so, that it were the only day we worked.........It would be because we are such incredibly hard workers that we can work one day out of the year and get more done than everyone else does in a whole year. ;) :D :D

Sorry, but you led yourself right into that one. :D :D :D[/b][/quote]
http://www.piczonline.com/client/titey/thmbup.gif rose

http://www.ml20.nowinbeta.org/smilies/taunt.gif lynx

[Marius24]

what makes this an &#39;100% official&#39; post? And no i dont think it is an early post... I have already send my christmas list to Santa http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/weihnachten/xmas-smiley-022.gif
http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/weihnachten/smilie_tannenbaum.gif

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Marius24@17 August 2003 - 10:41
what makes this an &#39;100% official&#39; post?
cos i said so...:P

[titey]

Originally posted by Marius24@17 August 2003 - 04:41
I have already send my christmas list to Santa http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/weihnachten/xmas-smiley-022.gif

Oh grow up&#33; :rolleyes:

:P Everybody knows that Santa uses the Psychic Friends Network to find out what the kiddies want nowadays.

Sending lists went out with the 20th Century. <_<

[titey]

http://www.ml20.nowinbeta.org/smilies/suck_kr.gif

[titey]

http://www.ml20.nowinbeta.org/smilies/suck_kr.gif

[Marius24]

wow triple post... wheres the spam <_<

Maybe his psychic friends network isnt working this year... its always better to be safe then sorry :P

[titey]

Originally posted by Marius24@17 August 2003 - 05:00
wow triple post...
Meh.... I&#39;ve done better.... several times.... in the last 24hrs even&#33; :D

[SniperInTheShadows]

@ 3rd gen noob - At least you didn&#39;t start the thread in January, that would be way to early lol Also, you said not to use the "X" word but you used it yourself so does that mean you annoyed yourself? lol ;-)

@ JONNO_CELEBS - Skweeky&#39;s got look&#39;s and brain&#39;s :-) And the thread will probably start getting bigger faster the closer it get&#39;s to Christmas :-)

@ Arcadia - Early Merry Christmas to you too :-)

@ J&#39;Pol - Wot wot wot? What did all the funny language ("Venite adoremus" etc?) mean? I don&#39;t know any languages other than English (and even then i&#39;m not exactly that well spoken at it lol) :-)

@ lynx - You had your dog have an op to remove it? Your poor dog, that&#39;s cruel of you :-P

I sometimes wonder if Christmas was actually started by someone who liked the taste of Turkey, just as an excuse to eat them&#33;? lol ;-)

Sniper.

[Lamsey]

You know, it&#39;s damned tempting to lock this until advent starts... :P

[SniperInTheShadows]

Originally posted by Lamsey@13 November 2003 - 16:39
You know, it&#39;s damned tempting to lock this until advent starts... :P
No, no no no, please don&#39;t do that Lamsey, i&#39;m going through a rough patch in my life at the moment and need all this Christmas talk to help cheer me up and get me looking forward to Christmas again&#33;&#33; &#33;Please don&#39;t close/lock the thread&#33; :-)

Sniper.

[Spider_dude]

merry christmas everyone.