President congratulated on Christmas
Lukashenko emphasized the importance of traditions
President Alexander Lukashenko, in an official address, congratulated Orthodox Christians on the birth of Christ and emphasized that Christmas traditions 'are an integral part of our spiritual and cultural heritage.' He noted that celebrating Christmas strengthens national identity and helps preserve family values. In Belarus, Christmas is observed on January 7 according to the Julian calendar. The celebration includes religious services and folk customs such as traditional dishes, decorations, and group singing.
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Christmas in Belarus is celebrated by Orthodox Christians on January 7 according to the Julian calendar and is one of the country's key public holidays.
President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Orthodox Christians on the Feast of the Nativity, emphasizing the role of traditions in Belarus's spiritual and cultural heritage.
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