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The Truth Behind XXX

It’s not what you think. Today is Valentine’s Day and millions of us are affectionately signing a card to our loved one with the symbol, “XOXO” or “XXX” to communicate a triple kiss.

But did you ever wonder where that tradition of the letter “X” representing a kiss comes from?

hersheykiss1.jpgIt would surprise a good many, I think, to discover that it’s rooted in Christianity.

In the early days of the Church, a cross mark, or an “X” was used to reflect a sworn oath. Many people couldn’t write in those days and would instead write an “X” in place of their signature. To seal the deal, they would then kiss the spot of the mark, keeping in tradition with those who would kiss a Bible upon which they had just sworn a specific oath.

When early believers saw the “X” they were reminded of Christ’s sacrificial death on Calvary. In the Greek alphabet, “X” is also the first letter of the word for Christ, Xristos.

So beyond the flowers and chocolate and scratching three X’s on a card or note, how do express Christ’s love for your spouse or significant other?

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Topics: Family and Home Tags: intimacy February 14, 2012 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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