Georgian PM, president congratulate those celebrating Christmas today
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Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili and President Salome Zurabishvili have congratulated people celebrating Christmas today.
Garibashvili said that Christmas is 'one of the most important' days for the Christian world, which is met with 'peace' and 'happiness.'
Merry Christmas to all Christians who celebrate this grand occasion on December 25... Congratulations, I wish health, infinite happiness, and a better tomorrow to all of you, he said.
Zurabishvili wrote that 'togetherness, solidarity, kindness and peace' are what make this day special.
To everyone celebrating it today, a very Merry Christmas! May we all remember the great values that make this day so special: togetherness, solidarity, kindness and peace.#MerryChristmas ???? pic.twitter.com/o0pFL6XJuH
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) December 25, 2021
Georgia celebrates Christmas on January 7.
The New Year Village will open today at the Orbeliani Square, Dedaena Garden, April 9 Garden, and Dry Bridge area today.
New Year events will be held in all Georgian regions from December 24 until January 8 with Covid regulations observed, per the initiative of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili.
Georgia's main New Year tree has lit up in central Tbilisi in front of the parliament building earlier this evening. Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, as well as Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, attended the ceremony with their families.
Georgian PM Giorgi Gakharia and President Salome Zurabishvili have sent kind wishes to all those worldwide who celebrate Christmas on December 25. “Let the holiday bring happiness and welfare to you and your families,” Gakharia wrote. The Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 7 due to the two - week difference between the Gregorian and Julian calendars.