<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">President and Vice President have greeted the people on the eve of Christmas. In her message, President Droupadi Murmu said, this festival is a symbol of peace and brotherhood for the entire mankind. She said, on this day we remember the message of compassion and sacrifice given by Jesus Christ. The festival of Christmas inspires the people to treat each other with love and kindness. She also appealed to the people to take a pledge to adopt the divine teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives.</span></p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in his message said that Jesus Christ showed the path of love, empathy and kindness, that make our life virtuous and bring tolerance and harmony in society, which may eventually lead to lasting peace in the World. He said, as we celebrate Christmas with joy and piety, let us strive for a harmonious, tolerant and peaceful society.</span></p>

In a message, President Pranab Mukherjee hoped that the spirit of Christmas will fill the hearts of people with love and compassion. He also said, the divine teachings of Lord Jesus Christ will inspire people to contribute their best for the welfare of humanity.<br/><br/>In his message, Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari said, Christmas reaffirms peoples' faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus Christ for the enlightenment of humanity. He hoped that the festival will bring peace, harmony and happiness in peoples' lives.