Marcos wishes everyone a Christmas ‘full of love, hopeful beginnings’

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday prolonged his Christmas greetings to the nation, saying the vacation represents “pure and simple love.” 

In a press release, Marcos mentioned the story of Christ’s start has grow to be an “integral part” of Filipino tradition and ought to be celebrated “with the same simplicity, sense, and meaning that we get from it.”

“No matter the evolution of its observance, it is imperative that we emphasize the true essence of this holiday—love,” the President mentioned. 

“It is this pure and simple love that Christmas represents—the same one that we constantly desire and need—that allows it to be more than just a Christian tradition. Across [all] beliefs, all the generosity and goodwill stirred [up] in this season are welcomed. Surely, embracing these will help us overcome the difficulties brought by the pandemic and other challenges,” he added.

Marcos urged everybody to “freely offer our smiles, share conversation, or impart wisdom to our peers, our loved ones, and even strangers.” 

“Let our affection be known and felt in the simplest of ways so that the eternal message of the Nativity of Christ may again spark hope for a brighter future in the hearts of all,” he mentioned.

“I wish everyone a Christmas full of love, compassion, and hopeful beginnings.” 

In a video posted on Sunday, the primary household greeted Filipinos all around the world with a merry Christmas and a cheerful New Year, and expressed their gratitude for all of the blessings they’ve obtained this yr.

“Tunay na malayo ang ating mararating basta’t tayo ay nagtutulungan at nagkakaisa,” Ilocos Norte Representative Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos mentioned.

In a separate message, Bongbong Marcos inspired the general public to open their hearts to the spirit of unity this vacation season.

“Dalangin ko rin po na ang pangako ng isang maginhawa at magandang kinabukasan ay makapagbigay ng pag-asa sa bawat Pilipino,” the President mentioned.

(I additionally pray that the promise of a cushty and brilliant future will give hope to each Filipino.)

“Manalig po tayo na sa ating pagtutulungan, matutupad natin ang pangakong ito. Higit sa lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga puso sa diwa ng pagkakaisa,” he added.

(Let’s belief that with our cooperation, we are going to fulfill this promise. Above all, let’s open our hearts to the spirit of unity.)

Christmas Day, which falls on Sunday this yr, is noticed as a daily vacation.

Marcos not too long ago declared December 26, Monday, a particular non-working day to “give the people the full opportunity to celebrate the holiday with their families and loved ones.” —Sherylin Untalan/VBL, GMA Integrated News