I suspect Xmas will be a popular choice today. It is one of those words that people get very worked up about. It does look like a modern word but its usage goes back to at least the 16th century. It is shorthand for Christ, and although we mainly see it used now as in the word 'Christmas' it has been used as an abbreviated form of other words such as xtian and xianity. I think the vital point is to pronounce it as Christ and not Ex.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday
And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,
On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;
And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,
On Christmas Day in the morning.
Merry Christmas to all visitors old and new to Ginnels Gates and Ghosts today. Hope you are all enjoying your day.
Christmas Eve and everyone is busy with last minute preparations, but you know you really deserve a 10 minute break with a warming beverage of your choice. Whilst you kick back perhaps you would like to consider your suggestion for a collective noun for Robins, I will start the ball rolling with a Round........
A bitterly cold night followed by freezing fog produced the most beautiful display of hoar frost recently, and that tractor rut was frozen solid. No snow but very Christmassy all the same.
Just one anxious deer left amongst the rather sinister looking penguins, hope someone took Rudolph home today.
December 21st is the Winter Solstice. Happy Yuletide to any Pagan visitors to the blog who are celebrating the return of the Sun, rather than the Son, at this time of year....
Oh deer(!) Santa's sleigh has broken down. Luckily a few Elves have arrived bearing wrenches screwdrivers and jump leads, hopefully that will get Santa mobile again soon.
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