I Have Two Words for You: “Christmas”

For today’s DYK: Did you know that the word “Christmas” is a combination of two words: “Christ” and “Mass” ? If you find etymological details interesting, then check out the first section of the New Advent Christmas entry.

Merry Christmas Eve everyone! :-D

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