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What does this Word 'Crimbo' mean?

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Fairy

Fairy Report 17 Dec 2004 10:20

I keep coming across it on here. Surely it dos'nt mean Christmas? I'm just a bit puzzled thats all.

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 17 Dec 2004 10:23

i use crimbo, because people have complained about xmas and faster than writing christmas to be honest i really dont think it matters, im not gonna stop using another word! lol x

Andy

Andy Report 17 Dec 2004 10:23

Not sure where it sprang up from, first time I heard being used was for Bo Selecta's Xmas hit "Proper Crimbo". Have to admit I use it. :)

Fairy

Fairy Report 17 Dec 2004 10:25

Why can't people write CHRISTMAS it's only three letters longer? Or is it a ploy to get rid of, not only the Nativity scene but also the word CHRISTMAS? Come on people lets keep to tradition.!

Stephanie

Stephanie Report 17 Dec 2004 10:26

cor does it really matter that much...surely we can call it what we like, especially the ones who arent into that much.

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 17 Dec 2004 10:28

Hi, I remember John Lennon calling it Crimble maybe Crimbo is another version of that. Liverpool seems to be the common factor. Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 17 Dec 2004 10:37

I prefer Christmas personally but i don't have a problem with others using the word, same as Xmas, not worth starting WW3 over! Ann glos

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

June

June Report 17 Dec 2004 10:39

Its not a word I use, the young ones do, but I dont mind its the spirit that counts. June xx

Fairy

Fairy Report 17 Dec 2004 10:47

I DO NOT intend to start WW3 over a word. I asked a question, that's all, then later expressed my opinion, thats all.

Christine2

Christine2 Report 17 Dec 2004 11:26

Sue Does that make me Mummy Chrissie then LOL :))) Chrissie x

Jack (Sahara)

Jack (Sahara) Report 17 Dec 2004 11:41

I've checked 'askoxford.com and crimbo's not made it yet! I like it personally. It's bubbly and fun and I prefer it to xmas. Jack :-)

Winter Drawers Ever Near

Winter Drawers Ever Near Report 17 Dec 2004 11:53

Hoi FG Got your armoured drawers on girl? I'm reporting for duty. Chieften Tank at the ready. Spitfires ready. Oh come on Douglas get your leg in gear. Always one isn't there. Okay Crimbo. Had your fun now behave. Doing a runner girls. Your name is Christmas get back and set an example. . Think yoo can out smart us golden oldies? In your dreams kid. Find him. FG wave that damn wand. Aileen