Statement by the Prime Minister on Christmas

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December 24, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Christmas:

“Merry Christmas, Canada! ’Tis the season to gather with friends and family, to share moments and meals with our loved ones, and to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.

“For Christians, it’s also a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and the values he embodied – values like compassion, kindness, and hope. And while the story of Christ is being celebrated by Christians tonight, these values are universal. The holiday season is an opportunity for us all to bring comfort, joy, and light to those who need it most. So, let’s love our neighbours as we love ourselves, and find strength in our differences. Let’s give back and extend a helping hand to those who’ve fallen on hard times. And let’s share the warmth of the season with those who are spending the holidays alone this year. That is not just the true spirit of Christmas – it is also the true spirit of Canada.

“Whether you’re continuing family traditions passed on from one generation to the next or embarking on new ones, whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or celebrating with a few close friends, I hope your holidays are filled with good cheer, great company, and hope for the year ahead.

“To our brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the first responders who work around-the-clock to keep us safe, and the volunteers who give up their time to make someone else’s Christmas merry and bright: Thank you. You embody the eternal message and timeless truth that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

“Once again, from my family to yours, merry Christmas. Let’s carry the spirit of the holidays into the new year, and let’s find new ways to make our communities, our country, and our world a brighter place, for everyone, in 2024.”

总理贾斯汀·特鲁圣诞节声明

2023 年 12 月 24 日
安大略省渥太华

总理贾斯汀·特鲁多今天在圣诞节发表以下声明：

“圣诞快乐，加拿大！这是与朋友和家人欢聚的季节，与我们所爱的人分享时刻和美食，并感谢我们生活中的祝福。

“对于基督徒来说，这也是庆祝基督诞生和他所体现的价值观的时刻——同情、仁慈和希望等价值观。虽然基督徒今晚正在庆祝基督的故事，但这些价值观是普遍的。假期是我们所有人为最需要的人带来安慰、欢乐和光明的机会。因此，让我们像爱自己一样爱我们的邻居，并在我们的差异中找到力量。让我们回馈社会，向那些陷入困境的人们伸出援助之手。让我们与今年独自过节的人们一起分享这个季节的温暖。这不仅是圣诞节的真正精神，也是加拿大的真正精神。

“无论您是延续代代相传的家庭传统还是开始新的传统，无论您是举办大型家庭聚会还是与几个亲密的朋友一起庆祝，我希望您的假期充满欢乐，很棒公司，并对来年充满希望。

“对于我们勇敢的加拿大武装部队成员、全天候工作以确保我们安全的第一批响应人员，以及牺牲时间为他人带来欢乐和光明的圣诞节的志愿者：谢谢你们。你体现了永恒的信息和永恒的真理：给予比接受更有福。

“再次祝您的家人圣诞快乐。让我们将节日精神带入新的一年，寻找新的方法，在 2024 年为每个人打造一个更加光明的社区、我们的国家和世界。”