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General Discussion & Feedback => Just Chat! => Topic started by: Karen W. on 26/12/2007 02:15:41
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Well I know Christmas for us comes from basically But Where does Chrimbo come from??
Please be sweet and tell this American a little background on this term!
Is it a combo of Christmas and boxing day?
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Lol neil..
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NO I believe its a British Phrase!
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no he'd be the one to answer!
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Yeah him or Paul or George!
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It's just a short form for Christmas... It's used in Canada too, but its not a widely used term.
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what is the BO part? I know is is for Christmas.. but does it have a history.. where did it come from. Is it a way to take Christ out of the celebration???