Editor's Note:The following is President Viktor Yanukovych's Orthodox Christmas (celebrated Jan. 7) greeting to Ukrainians from his official website.
Dear fellow citizens!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, which is a wonderful holiday!
The joy of birth of the Son of God fills our hearts with warmth and hope.
Christmas unites and reconciles us. Today, the Savior brings the light of goodness and love to every house.
I wish joyful, pleasant holidays to you all.
May your families and your loved ones be healthy and happy. May every house be blessed with peace, prosperity and harmony.
Long live Ukraine and the Ukrainian people!
Christ is born! Praise Him!
