Georgian PM wishes “peace, prosperity” to all celebrating Christmas on December 25
“Most importantly, I wish peace and prosperity to those for whom December 25 is a festive holiday of love, joy and hope", the Head of the Government said. Photo: Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday congratulated all people in Georgia and abroad, who celebrate Christmas on December 25, wishing them “peace and prosperity”, the Government Administration said.
Most importantly, I wish peace and prosperity to those for whom December 25 is a festive holiday of love, joy and hope", the Head of the Government said.
An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ is observed primarily on December 25 by the Western Churches and Eastern Orthodox churches that use the Revised Julian Calendar. In Georgia, Christmas service was performed in Catholic, Baptist and Evangelical-Lutheran churches, as well as in the Church of the Gospel Faith.
The Georgian Orthodox church follows the Old Julian Calendar and celebrates Christmas on January 7.
The Christmas village in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi opened on Friday at the recently renovated Orbeliani Square, including the recreational areas of Dedaena Garden, April 9 Garden and Dry Bridge, with a concert of various Georgian performers, the Tbilisi City Hall said.
The Georgian Government has promised to bring special New Year’s Eve events to residents of all 10 regions of the country, with celebrations set to be launched on December 24 and run through January 14.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday “heartily” congratulated fellow Jewish citizens and “brothers” who had returned to their “historical homeland” - Israel, as well as all the Jewish people around the world on their Hanukkah festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem.
Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday “heartily” congratulated Jewish “brothers” in Georgia and those who have returned to their “historical homeland” - Israel, as well as Jewish people “all over the world” on their New Year, Rosh HaShanah.
Georgian officials on Sunday wished Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate Christmas on December 25, wishing them “health and prosperity”.