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I Excised the Word Xmas

"I want a season that whispers, "Jesus."
                                               Ann Voskamp


'Twas the night before Xmas... No, No. WAIT!
That big X woefully negates Christ's birth ~
A phrase I detest and makes me irate
because it diminishes Jesus' worth.

At Christmas, presents are always gifted
What greater gift could there be, but His life?
Pity, the name of the season shifted
where only joyful merriment is rife.

"X" out Santa Claus from the occasion
and there'd be a tumult of objections.
There's no balance in such an equation.
These are my sentiments and reflections.

I celebrate His sacrifice each day,
sans a tinseled tree or lights on display,
so I have excised "Xmas" as a word
for its use is Biblically absurd.



November 27, 2021
"X" Contest hosted by Constance la France

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Lisle Ryder December 5, 2021 at 3:23 PM Yes Lin, Xmas is one sense an irritating commercial abbreviation. Yet in another it can bracket God's incarnation. Lin Lane December 5, 2021 at 3:34 PM It seems most people are quick to celebrate His birth, but much less attention is paid for the reason He was born. I celebrate His death because it offers us eternal salvation. Thanks, Lisle.

Paulette Calasibetta December 1, 2021 at 8:18 AM Great write, and a well deserved win in the contest. The point you make couldn't be more clear; the commercialization of the sacred holiday is pervasive and our world has values that are askew. Blessings, Paulette Lin Lane December 5, 2021 at 3:33 PM I am delighted with your comments. It's all very true, Paulette.

Reason A. Poteet November 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM I would agree with you whole-heartedly. It's like celebrating someone's birthday and giving all your attention to another personage, who's not even real. Congrats on your placement; hallelujah on your piece. Lin Lane December 5, 2021 at 3:32 PM Thank you very much, Reason.

Debra L Brown November 29, 2021 at 6:28 PM Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed, Debra Lin Lane November 30, 2021 at 6:35 AM Thank you, Debra.

Lindsay Laurie November 29, 2021 at 2:52 PM Hello Lin ... the commercial world has already desecrated Christmas enough. The true meaning of Christmas needs reviving. You've done a great job here Lin - Lindsay Lin Lane November 30, 2021 at 6:35 AM I couldn't agree with you more, Lindsay. Thank you very much.

Constance La France November 29, 2021 at 2:22 PM Lin, excellent and congratulations on your First Place Win in my "X" (Xmas) New/Old Contest. I think your poem is beautiful and wonderfully penned and your quote is great ~ love and serenity _Constance Lin Lane November 30, 2021 at 6:35 AM Thank you very sincerely for honoring it, Constance. It was a good opportunity to witness my beliefs.

Joanna Daniel November 29, 2021 at 12:53 AM You are so right in speaking out your thoughts, Lin:) congratulations:) Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 4:10 AM Thank you so very much, Jo.

Mark Koplin November 28, 2021 at 5:07 PM Congratulations on your win Lin! This particular word now holds several meanings. I don’t like it either. You have penned a wonderful piece here. I still can’t believe you’re back. I’m so glad you returned!! Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 4:10 AM Thanks an awful lot, Mark. What a nice welcome I've had from so many that knew me, as well as from new poets I've yet to read. I appreciate your friendship and comments, as always, Mark.

John Hamilton November 28, 2021 at 1:41 PM We speak the truth, some will agree some will disagree, but speak the truth we must! Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 4:08 AM We must for it's what He expects of us. Thank you, JD.

Jan Allison November 27, 2021 at 12:14 PM well said Lin I dont like the word Xmas we should put Christ in Christmas but sadly that too is forgotten and its all commerciailsed under the pile of presents and food:-( hugs Jan xx Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 4:08 AM It's a shortcut that should be cut from everyone's vocabulary! Thanks for agreeing, Ja.

Rico Leffanta November 27, 2021 at 9:56 AM X=? Ex-Mass? Does XXX represent lots of kisses, poison, or whiskey? I am confused . . . . Lin Lane November 29, 2021 at 4:07 AM X marks the spot, but it doesn't always unearth a treasure. John Lawless November 27, 2021 at 2:28 PM X ..... you are here! Lin Lane November 27, 2021 at 10:14 AM X never has a good connotation to me...X rated!!! lol Thanks for commenting, Rico.

Tom Cunningham November 27, 2021 at 9:41 AM Well said Lin, I've never liked that term Xmas, must be a pagan thing. We've had adverts on TV for weeks now, the shops full of cheap tat. Shame the birth of jesus is ignored by many. Tom Lin Lane November 27, 2021 at 10:13 AM That term has always been a source of contention with me, Tom. It's sacrilegious. Thanks for your input on the subject. I always appreciate your thoughts. Have a great weekend!