In his Christmas message the President has stated that all Christians in Sri Lanka today have the freedom to celebrate Christmas.
The President stated that this is the beginning of the Christian teaching of universal love and peace among all people that has touched the minds of millions through history. He said that Christmas sends the important messages of simplicity in life, kindness to all, and care for nature and all beings that share this world with us.
The ringing of church bells at this festival sends out the joyous message of ‘love and peace on earth’ to all . He said that the Christians of Sri Lanka are today free to celebrate with joy the birth of the founder of their faith in keeping with the traditions of the past.
In his Christmas message the Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne stated that that people should determine to live as one nation by promoting harmony amongst communities. The Prime Minister’s message stated that the teaching of Jesus who was born in the world to bring goodwill to the people suffering due to selfishness and sin, is eternal.
In his message Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe stated that Christmas should be celebrated with pure thoughts and action. He said that Jesus Christ sacrificed his life for creating a society dominated by love and compassion.
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