Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates the birth of the Savior! , – the President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, wrote in social media.
“I especially congratulate our fellow citizens, parishioners of various Christian churches!
Georgia’s centuries-old tradition of harmonious coexistence of religious denominations not only makes us proud, but is also one of the main signs that we, as a nation, have always shared European values.
I join your joy, I wish you peace, happiness, health and well-being!”, the president wrote.
As members of the Orthodox Church, Georgians celebrate Christmas in January and not December, yet the country has incorporated some Western traditions into New Year celebrations. One such example is the Christmas tree, which decorates Georgian homes throughout the season.
