C. S. Lewis - X-mas and Christmas

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[@volusian95]

I'm always pleased when it's Brother Jauffre reading the passage

[@JediMasterPhilip]

He has one of the best reading voices at Weynon Priory.

[@AzureSymbiote]

Is this really his voice actor?

[@vincentcaruso]

The voice you hear is Ralph Cosham. Who did also voice characters in The Elder Scrolls IV.

[@AzureSymbiote]

@@vincentcaruso Very neat.

[@plaintiveplainvanilla9729]

This is why I've always loved Lewis' writing. It took me a minute to catch on, but he articulates it so well, that I can only smile in wry appreciation.

[@karendevries8219]

I miss a lot of what he says but I'm trying.. Years ago our priest had us read his writing... Thank you for John Morrison! St Andrews Episcopal yaphank NY

[@momtimepink]

This place he refers to… triangular shape… niatirb… I just realized that’s BRITAIN spelled backwards!! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@krislynmills3695]

Very good

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

Luciferians like to put things upside down and backwards.

[@suehamblin9652]

Good eye!

[@garyfrancis6193]

Ho many weeks did it take? It took me 30 seconds.

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

@@garyfrancis6193 Braggart

[@psalmreader8049]

For a long time I thought Xmas was X-ing out Christ in Christmas but it’s anything but. Here’s the definition: X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Christós (Greek: Χριστός), which became Christ in English.[1] The suffix -mas is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass.

[@darloonie9465]

My Christmas shirt says Mary Christ Mass!

[@dcmcgeee8688]

Thank you for that explanation. I suppose it's become too easy for me to think the worst when I'm simply ignorant.

[@Freiheit1232]

Thank you. So tired of ignorant ppl crying about this.

[@psalmreader8049]

@@Freiheit1232 same with peace symbol. It’s a maritime symbol for “disarm” - arms down and with flags is the signal for Navy and other maritime personnel. Not upside down cross.

[@believer2734]

@@dcmcgeee8688 me too!

[@darylburnet8328]

Never thought of it till watching this. X-mas is what we celebrate instead of Christmas. Santa, Jingle bells, food, presents, drinking, gluttony have replaced the Nativity.

[@psalmreader8049]

True but the real meaning of Xmas isn’t X-ing out Christ in Christmas, it’s this: X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Christós (Greek: Χριστός), which became Christ in English.[1] The suffix -mas is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass.

[@sharon_rose724]

@@psalmreader8049 Do you know what the Christos is?

[@littlelightofmine3568]

Politely asking you to research x in more depth~than research marks than research spot all these words extremely deeply "x" "marks" the "spot" ~ may your eyes be opened to truth~

[@1strights]

Recognizing the heart of Christ beating in a giving man; a Saint, the blessed joyful ringing of bells, twinkling lights, decorated trees, thoughtful giving, toasting each other and the day, and sharing a meal are all fine ways to celebrate in the Spirit of Christ. Of course some celebrate blindly, but never mind that, pray for peace. Help them remember. Someday they may wake up and follow. Someday they may find their way Home.✨🕊✨ #MerryChristmas

[@philiphumphrey1548]

Still relevant today. I enjoy Christmas and you can keep X-mas.

[@captain12211]

He imitates Herodotus' style so perfectly that it's almost comic. I wish I could write this creatively.

[@ProfesserLuigi]

Genuinely pretty funny, and sadly still relevant.

[@TinyFord1]

I’ve listened to every single CS Lewis Audiobook. And I have to say I honestly don’t understand why they chose this voice for nearly all. The Screwtape letters was the only one where the voice casting was spot on.

[@wlamb9]

It’s certainly nothing like his actual voice.

[@ferb1131]

You mean John Cleese? Or some other audio version?

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

This is an AI voice that’s fairly commonly used as a narrating voice. It’s probably cheaper than hiring a voice actor/ narrator.

[@vincentcaruso]

The voice you hear is Ralph Cosham. Who did also voice characters in The Elder Scrolls IV.

[@masspatriot5409]

Sadly more relevant today then past. He was brilliant writer

[@nancycranford7722]

This man had more wisdom than almost all of the humans alive on this planet today combined.

[@darylburnet8328]

True Wisdom is the fear of the Lord and keeping the Commandments.

[@ddavila3]

He was so zoomed out

[@eekay5710]

@@darylburnet8328 You have to share what the fear of the Lord is, as lots of people think it is to fear as we know the word (negative). To fear the Lord is simply to be in awe of Him. Jesus has given us a new commandment: Love each other as I have loved you. But tell me, which one of us can love as He 🤔 That's why we all need GRACE 🌸.

[@katemate7253]

I love this. Wonderful CS Lewis, witty and straight to the point. There should be more Christ in Christmas 🙏

[@joshuasusanto4258]

Yay!!! A new CS Lewis essay!

[@darylburnet8328]

Thankyou for these C.S. Lewis talks. Very relevant in a lost world. Seemingly lost.

[@krislynmills3695]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing C.S. Lewis. I had never heard this or seen a picture of. At least not that I remember.

[@marccrotty8447]

This is a wonderful Christmas spoof.

[@thomasdonlin5456]

To me, this perfectly explains Charlie Brown’s laments in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.

[@gregwilkin6565]

Thank you for sharing. :)

[@sennest]

Brilliant!!😎👍👍 Thank you very much for sharing this with us🙏🙏 It really does help put things in perspective!

[@joebuck4496]

CS Lewis, what a legend!!!

[@juliawitt3813]

That was excellent..... So much truth , it's a wonder YT allows it. Maybe AI bots don't understand irony 😱

[@Torby4096]

Wish I could have known him, except I'm afraid he would have found me rather scatterbrained.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks for this essay

[@shawnhudson1123]

The home is the comfort. The extraordinary remain in their homes. They share when needed. I am a barbarian.

[@beverlyquigley6608]

Believers would put an X over their door to let other believers know.

[@mnp870]

X mas means thanking out Christ of Christmas.

[@anarchorepublican5954]

𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝕰𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖒𝖆𝖘 𝖧𝖾𝗋𝖾....

[@Aliksander54]

I was dying laughing half-way through. 🤣

[@pricture]

"Do you have the Amulet of Kings?"

[@sincerecanadian2791]

I just spotted the lion in the smoke👍🏼

[@rvsam4u]

Nailed it

[@halinkap5217]

Very true of Naciremas as well

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@quickattackfilms7923]

Haha “Niatirb” is just Britain backwards lol Maybe that’s obvious to other people but it wasn’t to me. “Niatirbians” lol. Literally just him poking at the British custom of Christmas of his day (and today). And deservedly so.

[@digitallifeline162]

Xmas without Christ is a blank holiday!!!

[@darylburnet8328]

True. Why doesnt this pagan society stay at work like on Sundays.

[@jeremyburns9151]

It amazes me how relevant this is today.

[@Victorina32]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@tiffanyabriam1911]

Wow. 😢

[@biblereadingoutreach2284]

1 ✝️hessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

[@paulsmodels]

What's truely interesting to me is that Christmas, and they making of a holiday having to do with the birth of baby Jesus, is found nowhere in the Bible. We are not told to celebrate the birth of Jesus, let alone send cards and gifts to one another. We ARE told to remember His death and ressurection, and to remember how we are saved by it, yet there is no holiday or celebration about that. Christmas, Santa Claus, and all the trappings that go with it are man made ideas that have become so engrained in our society, that hardly anyone questions it anymore.

[@evanbell7825]

I mean Jesus was likely born in the springtime anyways so

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@evanbell7825wrong. Middle eastern sheep lamb in winter (which isn’t as cold as in Northern Europe). And March 25 is the feast of the Annunciation- 9 months before December 25.

[@katie7748]

So we can only celebrate things the Bible specifically tells us to?

[@paulsmodels]

@@katie7748 Is that what you believe? Is that what you think I was saying? I wasn't saying that at all. I was merely stating a fact, and you can do whatever you want with that. Ignore it if you want, it doesn't matter.

[@joanbelmont5450]

The Bible is “man made” too if want to apply your logic, so then you shouldn’t believe in any of it. Correct? Otherwise your comment is contradictory.

[@georgerobertson9703]

NIATIRB 😊

[@krislynmills3695]

BRITAIN

[@margaretfraser9610]

In other words - BAH HUMBUG!

[@zxys001]

Xmas was the original merry holiday with a reason and purpose for celebration. Good Yule!

[@VladimirPani]

So smart, but not smart enough to know that the December 25th Christmas with Satan Claus, the decorated tree and gift giving is a pagan celebration of winter solstice and the rebirth of the pagan sun god mithras.

[@deniseirish8913]

JESUS CHRIST'S B-DAY MARCH 20. 6BC

[@chrisp9500]

Where did you get this information?

[@chrisp9500]

@Yur Mutha He did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

[@chrisp9500]

@Yur Mutha I do not follow Thor. I follow Christ and He taught to store up treasures in heaven, not in things moths will eat and rust will decay. It's actually not about what I believe. Or what you believe. Or what anyone believes. It's about the truth. Someone created you. Someone with at least a little sense of humor (even if it's dark). So that means the being that created you is loving. I mean you could have been a rock or something. As far as finances go, I don't do cryto, but I've been very blessed. Not that it's any business of yours nor relevant whatsoever to the conversation. Remember, the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. That's actually from the Bible. Speaking of which, you and I have sinned and broke God's law, which requires punishment. Jesus lived a perfect life and died a brutal death on the cross in our place. If you put your faith and trust in Him you will be forgiven and have life and life more abundantly.

[@teeka7777]

Yes, He was not born December 25th.

[@graciethankful4643]

I dont celebrate Christmas nor Xmas

[@ummdustry5718]

Sloag gnikcuf emos erocs niatirb, no emoc!!!!

[@andremacko5408]

!ynnuF

[@HighKingTurgon]

This is pretty facile drivel for Lewis. It's a false dichotomy-which he has of course been accused of using in more important matters-and it's mostly just clever. Not profound. Just...winkingly snide, which is a poor look for us Christians and far beneath the dignity of Lewis' best work. As an aside, the "X" in Xmas is a Χ, chi, the first letter of ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, christós, the Christ. He would have, should have, known that.

[@jimyost2585]

The following is my reply to a KZbin video titled "The Truth About Christmas - The Start of the Tribulation." The video was posted on KZbin on Sunday December 11, 2022. Here's my reply: The Canaanites were celebrating the winter solstice ritual in honor of Baal 5000 years ago. In each household they had a tree (phallus symbol), a wreath (vagina symbol), and they exchanged gifts. Many centuries later the ancient Romans were celebrating the ritual in honor of Saturn and doing it the same way (tree, wreaths, gifts). Their name for the ritual was 'Saturnalia.' In around 300 A.D. the Catholic Church priestclass renamed the ritual 'Christmas.' They did it as an evangelistic ploy to attract people away from Saturn worship. The majority of the Roman people were Saturn worshipers. The temple of Saturn was the biggest building in ancient Rome. The temple priests were very wealthy and the Catholic priestclass wanted to get in on the cash cow. The spirit behind Christmas is Saturn (Old Testament Baal). The Apostle John called him 'The Spirit of Antichrist" (counterfeit Christ who seeks to mimic the Holy Spirit). John also called him the Beast. He is the leader of the kingdom of darkness fallen angels under Satan and he is Satan's right-hand-man (per Rev. 13:2). He is the principality of idolatry, plus he is the spirit of top-down-control (seeks to operate through men-at-the-top, e.g. leaders of nations, governments, religions, corporations, military, academia, medicine, media, finance, etc.). The ancient Babylonians and Assyrians called him Bel. The ancient Greeks called him Cronos. The ancient Hindus called him Indra. Same spirit going by different names in different time periods and in different cultures. It was very important to him to implement the winter solstice ritual as he understood that when a person celebrates (honors) the ritual it gives him automatic rights of access to their human spirit (conscience, intuition, and the ability to commune with the Holy Spirit) and to have ongoing influence on their spiritual life (the kingdom of darkness is all about control). As a side note, Jesus was born on September 11, 3 B.C. by the Julian Calendar. Bethlehem is 2500 ft. above sea level so that in December there would've been no grass for the sheep to eat (see Luke 2:8-20 in the King James Version). Jesus had nothing to do with Christmas (never did and never will). You can verify this information online, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find information that goes against the system narrative (propaganda/brainwash).

[@Jonathan-wx8yw]

I am not denying what you are saying here, but what are your best reliable sources to back this up? Most people say to counter these arguments by asking for ancient sources.

[@sharon_rose724]

Look at the teffilin, the black cube worn on the forehead and black ribbon binding the right hand and wrist during prayer of a certain religion.

[@jimyost2585]

@@Jonathan-wx8yw ~ Oh, so you want me to do your homework for you? Nah, do it yourself like I did. For example go to Duck Duck Go and type in "Jesus birthday September 11 3 B.C. and see what comes up. As for info about Baal and the other fallen angels, you can find out a fair amount of info about them in scripture.

[@Jonathan-wx8yw]

@@jimyost2585 That seems like kind of a rude reply. I am not saying that you can't find websites that say these things. Nor am I saying I don't believe them. What I am asking is what ancient sources can be used to back up the claims made by you and on those websites. There are lots of lies out there by people trying to make Jesus seem like he came from pagan religions. If you don't give ancient sources to back these claims up, most will just put it away as false claims made to support your view. Since you are making these claims, I think you should be responsible for backing them up with evidence. You should at least give a little more or something to go on then "you can verify this information online." You could also find plenty of websites that try to refute this information online too. WHERE ARE THE SOURCES THAT PROVE IT? Even if you just know of recent reliable sources that back this up, then share them too, and it would be much appreciated. I don't do Christmas, and I don't think that we should. But I want to know and speak the truth for sure and not just make claims that I can't back up. You will also find your argument to be a lot stronger and more convincing if you can give sources and evidence to back it up.

[@jimyost2585]

@@Jonathan-wx8yw ~ As I said, there is quite a bit of info revealed about the fallen angels (aka principalities) in scripture, and if that isn't ancient enough for you then I don't know what to tell you.

[@nyagolnyagolov7130]

X-mas or Christmas, it does not matter!!! Still this is not a Biblical Christian holiday, anyway! This is the birthday of the Goat-man aka Babylonian Nimrod's son called Tamuz ( especially written not to be celebrated in the Holy Bible)! The fake pseudo-religion of Constantine I from the 4th century used that date to celebrate the birthday of Christ, which is not Biblical at all!!! The Biblical feasts have been substituted for pagan Babylonian ones!!! It is like to celebrate the birthday of your lover, stating that it is the birthday of your husband ( and to greet your husband fore that fake birthday)! Totally ridiculous, satanic way to do things but it is to be expected by a fake pseudo-religious tradition!!! The Biblical Holiday for this season is called the Feast of Dedication! Dedicate yourselves to God as holy temples for Him! Lord Jesus Christ celebrated that Feast as stated in John's Gospel!

[@JediMasterPhilip]

Sauce or it didn't happen

[@joanbelmont5450]

😂😂😂

[@joanbelmont5450]

@@JediMasterPhilip it never happened as he says so you will die waiting for it sources! 🤣