COLOMBO (News 1st); The Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says in his Christmas message that Christmas gives the unique message of instilling respect for all human beings and a greater sensitivity to nature and the environment as a whole through humanitarianism.

The Leader of the Opposition further states that he is confident that the true meaning of Christmas will remain safe in everyone’s heart if they can focus on themselves and their neighbors, who are living through the most difficult of times.

Furthermore, Premadasa has proposed for a more meaningful celebration of the birth of the Lord’s Son, who carried the great and noble message, and wished a Merry Christmas to Christians in Sri Lanka and around the world.

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