Greetings to all Christians of Belarus who celebrate Christmas on 7 January

Dear compatriots,

I cordially wish you Merry Christmas.

For thousands of years the light of the great holiday has been bringing hope to the homes of millions of people. It strengthens the moral principles and enhances the integrity in the society.

The long-awaited holiday is not only the time for greetings and presents. Christmas promotes eternal values such as mercy and compassion, mutual understanding and patience. It restores a good tradition to take care of the kith and kin, to provide effective assistance and support those who need love and help.

May your hearts be full of pure joy of Christmas; may all your efforts be productive; may happiness and mutual respect reign in your homes.

I wholeheartedly wish you strong health, peace and wellbeing.

Aleksandr Lukashenko