Be a helping hand to one another this holiday season: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called all Sri Lankans to make this holiday season a time to assist those who need it the most.

“Amid our celebratory mood, it is crucial to maintain focus on the authentic significance of Jesus Christ's birth in a manger, encapsulated by the theme sharing a meal with the less fortunate,” President Wickremesinghe noted in his Christmas Day message.

“Christmas serves as a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ, who, in self-sacrifice on the cross, redeemed humanity from sin. Guided by Christian teachings, we are urged to forgive those who oppose us, those who have wronged us and to relinquish all feelings of animosity and resentment.” 

Adding that, he said, “while the external festivities of Christmas may be apparent, I posit that its true significance remains elusive unless accompanied by a profound spiritual transformation within us. This year, as we commemorate Christmas amidst a backdrop of numerous challenges burdening our society, I extend an invitation to everyone to unite in shouldering their responsibilities, recognizing the genuine adversities confronting our nation.” 

“Christmas represents the celebration of hope. The individuals who traversed in obscurity, burdened with tears and sighs, have witnessed a profound light. In the pursuit of revitalizing that hope, I extend my wishes for all of us to conscientiously fulfil our responsibilities and duties, fostering a Christmas that instils fresh hopes in our nation,” he conveyed.