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If you can't face joining the endless queues for this year's 'must have' item, take a wider view and keep lookout for collectables that will return your investment in the future. Most manufacturers ... Daily Mail: 'How can they justify $30 for one?' Furious shoppers slam Woolworths new Christmas collectables - after rival Coles' hugely successful 'Little Shop' range Disgruntled shoppers have slammed Woolworths for launching its cardboard collectables just months after rival Coles' hugely successful promotion.
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The Australian supermarket giant announced on Monday ... 'How can they justify $30 for one?' Furious shoppers slam Woolworths new Christmas collectables - after rival Coles' hugely successful 'Little Shop' range But what about ‘ Xmas ’? Lots of people think this is just a modern-day abbreviation – but it actually dates back to the 16th century! The ‘X’ is said to represent the Greek letter ‘Chi’ – the first letter in the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός (pronounced ‘ Christos’).
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The popular abbreviation “Xmas” comes from the Greek letter Chi (X), symbolizing Christ. The date December 25 was established in the 4th century to align with Roman winter festivals. The Northern Echo: Christmas cards, autographs and collectables - North-East remembers Sir Ken Dodd B and T: Woolworths Unveils TVC & Has A Dig At Coles’ With “Recyclable” Christmas Collectables