Dear countrymen,

I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the Nativity of Christ.

This great holiday brings all of us together, opens our hearts for goodness and mercy; helps us better realise the perpetual significance of the principal values in life: a close-knit, friendly family, a safe hearth and home, peace and consent on the native land; feels your soul with willingness to help people, to share your love and cordiality with them.

On the Christmas days we pay homage to the Belarusian Orthodox Church who for centuries has been pursuing such noble missions as promoting unity, building up confidence and mutual understanding in the society.

May the Nativity of Christ bring wellbeing and cosiness in your homes; inspire you for good undertakings and deeds.

I wish you good health, successes, happiness and excellent mood.

Alexander Lukashenko