It's time to get into the holiday spirit. More than 100 distilleries operate in Kentucky, and many of them put a holiday twist on their liquor this time of year. Whether you're looking for a smooth ...

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NBC 6 South Florida: Coquito is king: A tour of South Florida's diaspora communities through holiday drinks Coquito is king: A tour of South Florida's diaspora communities through holiday drinks 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’). The popular abbreviation “Xmas” comes from the Greek letter Chi (X), symbolizing Christ.

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The date December 25 was established in the 4th century to align with Roman winter festivals.