Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all Sri Lankans to unite as a nation to confront current challenges with bravery and togetherness. In his Christmas Day message, he encouraged everyone to refresh our humanity through kindness and to spread peace, joy, and hope in every household. In his full Christmas Day message for 2025, President Dissanayake noted that today, December 25, Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with great devotion. This year, Sri Lankans celebrate Christmas at a critical point in our nation's history, having endured a severe natural disaster while working hard to overcome difficulties and rebuild. The essence of Christmas is about love, peace, joy, sharing, and sacrifice. A key part of these values is the commitment to help those in need and the strong dedication to freeing all people. Following the recent disaster, Sri Lankans have once again shown, in a very real way, the noble act of helping neighbors in distress with compassion and determination, a principle cherished by Christianity and all religions. I believe that our citizens who worked hard to provide aid to those affected have truly embodied the Christmas message of loving one’s neighbor and creating a community based on empathy and support. To eliminate darkness, we must spread light. Christianity teaches that Jesus Christ, born in humble circumstances in Bethlehem, sacrificed himself on the Cross at Mount Calvary to save humanity from sin. He conquered death and rose again through his steadfast will, faith, and wisdom. Thus, I invite everyone to come together as a nation, facing the harsh realities with courage and unity. May this blessed Christmas renew our humanity through compassion and bring peace, joy, and hope to every home in Sri Lanka.