My thinking, too, jd. In fact, I wonder if Marlin
collects antiques. Marlin, do you hold onto the past in other ways,
too?
Blainerb
In a message dated 12/25/2005 9:57:09 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hello Marlin. Christmas has a very different definition
around our house. I am not one who cares about the
history or even the etimology of words and events that have taken on
definitions of their own. It is a blessed time of year.
We think of and even celebrate the birth of Christ, knowing that His
presense was all about emanuel.
jd
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From: "Marlin halverson"
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1.) Christ 2.) Mass
I
think we all know that "Christ" refers to God's Son Jesus. The word "Mass"
comes from Old English mæsse,
a modification of (assumed) Vulgar Latin messa from the Late Latin
missa, literally meaning "dismissal"; as in at the end of a
religious service. The Middle English Christemasse,
comes from Old English Cristes mæsse,
literally, Christ's mass - shortened to "Christ-mas". Meaning the
"dismissal" or passing away of Christ; or more directly, the death of
Christ.. Those who understand a bit about the Catholic religion
realize that the "Mass" always refers to the sacrificial death of Christ.
The word "Christmas" comes from the Roman Catholic ritual.
Folks walk around this time of year saying "Merry Christmas!" to each other.
I wonder if it occurs to anyone they are saying "Merry Death of Christ."
Maranatha
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