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Xmas (other)
Xmas is an abbreviation for Christmas Xmas or ''variant'', may also refer to: * Christmas, a Christian holiday * X MAS, the ''Decima Flottiglia MAS'', a frogman unit of the Italian military * Xmas ("eks-mas"), a fictional holiday from ''Futurama'' shown in "The Futurama Holiday Spectacular" * ''Xmas'' (film), a 2015 film * ''X-Mas'' (EP), a 2014 record by Stevie Ann * ''X-Mas: The Metal Way'', a 1994 record by Paul Di'Anno * "X-Mas 1", an episode of ''Pucca'' * "X-Mas 2", an episode of ''Pucca'' See also * X-Mass Festival, a European music festival * "Xmas Story", a 1999 season 2 episode 4 of ''Futurama'' * "Xmas Day" (song), a 2001 song by 'Sevendust' off the album ''Animosity'' * '' ZE Xmas Record'', the CD version of the 1981 LP ''A Christmas Record'' * '' The Xmas EP'', a 2013 record by ''Never Shout Never'' * "This X-Mas", a 2017 song by Chris Brown from ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' is the eighth studio album by American singer Chris Brown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xmas
Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word ''Christmas''. It is sometimes pronounced , but ''Xmas'', and variants such as ''Xtemass'', originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation . The "X" comes from the Greek letter '' Chi'', which is the first letter of the Greek word (), which became ''Christ'' in English. The suffix ''-mas'' is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. There is a Common English belief that the word ''Xmas'' stems from a secularizing tendency to de-emphasize the religious tradition from Christmas. Style guides and etiquette "Xmas" is deprecated by some modern style guides, including those at the ''New York Times'''The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage''''The Times'', ''The Guardian'', and the BBC.Griffiths, Emma"Why get cross about Xmas?" BBC website, December 22, 2004. Retrieved December 28, 2008. Millicent Fenwick, in the 1948 ''Vogue's Book of Etiquette'', states that "'Xmas' should never be used" in g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating Nativity of Jesus, the birth of Jesus, Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people Observance of Christmas by country, around the world. A Calendar of saints, feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts Twelve Days of Christmas, twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night (holiday), Twelfth Night. Christmas Day is a public holiday in List of holidays by country, many countries, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as Christian culture, culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season, holiday season organized around it. The traditional Christmas narrative recounted in the New Testament, known as the Nativity of Jesus, says that Jesus was born in Bet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X MAS
The ''Decima Flottiglia MAS'' (''Decima Flottiglia Motoscafi Armati Siluranti'', also known as ''La Decima'' or Xª MAS) (Italian language, Italian for "10th Assault Vehicle Flotilla") was an Italian flotilla, with commando frogman unit, of the ''Regia Marina'' (Italian Royal Navy) created during the Fascist Italy (1922-1943), Fascist regime. The acronym ''MAS (motorboat), MAS'' also refers to various light torpedo boats used by the Regia Marina during World War I and World War II. Decima MAS was active during the Battle of the Mediterranean and took part in a number of daring raids on Allied shipping. These operations involved surface speedboats (such as the raid on Souda Bay), manned torpedoes (the Raid on Alexandria (1941), raid on Alexandria) and ''Gamma'' frogmen (against Military history of Gibraltar during World War II#Xª MAS: 1940–1943, Gibraltar). During the campaign Decima MAS took part in more than a dozen operations which sank or damaged five warships (totalling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futurama Holiday Spectacular
"The Futurama Holiday Spectacular", originally titled "Holiday Val-U-Pak", is the thirteenth episode of the sixth season of the animated sitcom ''Futurama'' and is the 101st episode of the series. It originally aired as a holiday special on November 21, 2010, before the remaining episodes of Season 6 were broadcast in 2011. The episode features three self-contained segments, sponsored by the fictitious product "Gunderson's Unshelled Nuts". The first segment is based on "Xmas" (pronounced as "''eks-mas''"; a version of Christmas present in the 31st century), in which the long-extinct pine tree species is revived, but due to seed contamination grows out of control. The second segment is based on " Robanukah" (a holiday based on Chanukah, made-up by Bender to avoid work), in which Bender leads the crew on a search for petroleum oil in order for him to celebrate the holiday. In the third and final segment, the Planet Express crew go in search of beeswax, in order to create traditional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xmas (film)
''The Night Before'' is a 2015 American Christmas comedy stoner film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Levine, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anthony Mackie as three childhood friends who annually reunite on Christmas Eve in search of the best party in New York City. Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Mindy Kaling, and Michael Shannon also star. Principal photography began on August 11, 2014, in New York City. Good Universe and Point Grey Pictures produced the film, which Columbia Pictures released in North America on November 20, 2015. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $52 million worldwide. Plot In December 2001, Ethan Miller loses his parents in a car accident. His best friends Isaac Greenberg and Chris Roberts resolve to spend every Christmas Eve with him so that he will not be alone. The three learn about the exclusive Nutcracker Ball party but are unable to find it. They continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Ann
Stevie Ann (born Anna Stephanie Struijk in Roggel, 24 June 1986) is a Dutch singer-songwriter. Biography Stevie Ann was born as Anna Stephanie Struijk in Roggel, on 24 June 1986. She started making music at a very young age. From the first moment she learned how to play the guitar she started writing songs. In the summer of 2005 her debut album ''Away from Here'' was released. The album contains twelve tracks, all written by Ann. The song "The Poetry Man", was released in December 2005, and gained airplay on a number of major Dutch radio stations. It is her highest charting single to date, peaking at No. 26 on the Dutch Top 40. In her career, Ann won several awards. In November 2005, she received an ''Essent Award'', an award for young and promising Dutch artists. In February 2006, she won a Zilveren Harp (Silver Harp). Ann was also named best new artist at the Dutch ''3FM Awards''. In October 2006, Stevie Ann started a tour running until January 2007. During November 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Di'Anno
Paul Andrews (born 17 May 1958), better known by his stage name Paul Di'Anno, is a British/Brazilian heavy metal singer who was the lead vocalist for Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981. In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, and Rockfellas. Career Iron Maiden (1978–1981) Di'Anno was born and grew up in Chingford, East London. Because of his Brazilian father, Di'Anno holds dual British and Brazilian citizenship. He spent his teenage years singing in various rock bands and working as a butcher in Station Road and as a chef in hotels and restaurants. According to Iron Maiden's '' The History of Iron Maiden – Part 1: The Early Days'' DVD, he was introduced to the band by drummer Doug Sampson, an old friend of Harris' from his days in the band Smiler. It was around this time that he first adopted the stage name Di'Anno, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pucca
''Pucca'' (; ko, 뿌까 ) is a South Korean media franchise from the South Korean company VOOZ Character System. The main and titular character, Pucca, is the niece of three Korean men who run a Chinese-style restaurant. The restaurant, known as the "Goh-Rong", is located in Sooga Village, a small village in the mountains. Pucca is also in love with the ninja Garu (가루 ), and Pucca always seems to beat him in combat and unintentional competition simply by sheer will. Since taking the first step in Flash animation in January 2000, it has focused on character goods business and has gained great popularity in Korea, France, Southeast Asia, and other countries. In the ‘2020 Overseas Korean Wave Survey’, it is a global character that has maintained the top spot in preference for Korean animation characters for five consecutive years. History Pucca was originally an "animated, online E-card service" made in 2000 by the company, VOOZ. The popularity of the E-card increased so ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Mass Festival
X-Mas Festival was a heavy metal festival/tour held annually in Europe from 1999 to 2005. It was organized by the Belgian booking agency Metallysee. The 2006 and 2007 editions have been cancelled, and the future of the festival is in doubt. Metallysee plans to launch a new tour in January 2008 under the name Black Winter Festival. History The 2006 edition was cancelled after Unleashed, Six Feet Under, God Dethroned, Cataract and soon later Krisiun decided to pull out, Trail of Tears disbanded and Soilwork refused to headline the tour. The last announced lineup featured Gorefest, Belphegor, Prostitute Disfigurement, Madder Mortem, SkyForger and Darzamat. The owner of the agency blamed one of his employees for the cancellation, and this person left the company. Despite this, the 2007 edition was also called off without a reason. The lineup should have featured Mayhem, Samael, Malevolent Creation, Onslaught, Wykked Wytch, Blood Red Throne and Innerfire. The Onslaught website cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xmas Story
"Xmas Story" is the fourth episode in the second season of ''Futurama''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 19, 1999. The episode was written by David X. Cohen and directed by Peter Avanzino. John Goodman guest stars in this episode as Robot Santa. The plot of the episode focuses on the first Xmas that Fry spends in the future. Plot While on a ski trip, Fry begins to feel nostalgic for 20th century Christmases. To cheer him up, the rest of the Planet Express staff decide to decorate for what is now called Xmas (), which includes cutting down an Xmas tree (which are now palm trees, since pine trees are extinct). Fry's moping about his first Xmas without his family unknowingly agitates Leela, who has not felt happy about Xmas since she was an orphan, and storms off in tears. When the others call him out on his mistake, Fry goes to buy a present to cheer Leela up. They warn him to be back before sundown, or else he will be killed by a murderou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xmas Day (song)
Xmas (also X-mas) is a common abbreviation of the word ''Christmas''. It is sometimes pronounced , but ''Xmas'', and variants such as ''Xtemass'', originated as handwriting abbreviations for the typical pronunciation . The "X" comes from the Greek letter ''Chi'', which is the first letter of the Greek word (), which became ''Christ'' in English. The suffix ''-mas'' is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass. There is a Common English belief that the word ''Xmas'' stems from a secularizing tendency to de-emphasize the religious tradition from Christmas. Style guides and etiquette "Xmas" is deprecated by some modern style guides, including those at the ''New York Times'''The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage''''The Times'', ''The Guardian'', and the BBC.Griffiths, Emma"Why get cross about Xmas?" BBC website, December 22, 2004. Retrieved December 28, 2008. Millicent Fenwick, in the 1948 ''Vogue's Book of Etiquette'', states that "'Xmas' should never be used" in gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ZE Xmas Record
''A Christmas Record'' is an LP originally released in 1981 by ZE Records. It was recorded by various musicians from that label's roster, including Was (Not Was), August Darnell, Material, Suicide, Cristina, and The Waitresses, all performing original seasonal songs. The album was reissued in 1982, as a "Special Edition", with a revised track listing. In 2004, a further revised version was issued on CD, as ''ZE Xmas Record Reloaded 2004''. The 2004 version was remastered and re-released again in 2016 under its original title and artwork, with one of the 1982 "Special Edition" songs restored. The record has been described as "the first-ever alternative Christmas album". ZE Records founder Michel Esteban has described it as an "improbable and delicious offering." It is widely, but unofficially, known as the "ZE Christmas Album". It featured the first release of The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping", a song later frequently included on numerous seasonal compilations, particular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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