Christmas greetings from President and Prime Minister

Georgian President and Prime Minister congratulated Georgian Catholic Christians on Christmas.

"Today, a big part of the Christian world celebrates Christmas. Christs birth is the beginning of European civilization, of an absolutely different culture, of a new attitude towards the world. The birth of Christ of all virtues is a feast of kindness and humanism.I congratulate all our citizens for whom December 25 is a big celebration. I wish them happiness, prosperity, and success in the peaceful Georgia. - Says the statement of PM Irakli Garibashvili.

Giorgi Margvelashvili also released an announcement that says: "Today, Georgian Catholics celebrate Christmas together with the Catholic world.I congratulate them, on this special day, with all my heart.

Georgia is a country of religious diversity and respects difference. This respect, above all, is recognition of invaluable contribution of citizens with various religions having a tremendous impact on our history and culture. The contribution of Catholic Georgians is special. Their spiritual, cultural, social, and educational activities are an integral part of our common pursuit of a better future.I wish Catholic families well-being, peace, and happiness.

Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 7^th. So the majority of Georgian citizens, dont celebrate Christmas on December 25. Today is the working day in Georgia.