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Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Karen W. on 26/12/2007 02:15:41

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?

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Simulated on 26/12/2007 02:30:38

Lol neil..

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Karen W. on 26/12/2007 02:32:45

NO I believe its a British Phrase!

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Simulated on 26/12/2007 02:35:35

no he'd be the one to answer!

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Karen W. on 26/12/2007 02:37:46

Yeah him or Paul or George!

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: elegantlywasted on 26/12/2007 04:37:18

It's just a short form for Christmas... It's used in Canada too, but its not a widely used term.

Title: Can YouTell me where The word Chrimbo originated and a little background Please?
Post by: Karen W. on 26/12/2007 04:53:10

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???