The White House today posted a Presidential Message on Christmas (full text). It reads in part:
... The birth of Jesus revealed the perfect expression of God’s boundless love and His desire to be close to His people. More than two centuries later, we continue to rejoice in the gift of God’s only begotten Son as the graces of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection continue to pour out upon all who believe.
This Christmas, we also give thanks for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon our great Nation.... As President, I will never waver in defending the fundamental values that make America the greatest country in the history of the world—and we will always remain one Nation under God.
Today, especially, we also remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who are unable to be with their families.....
... To every American, and to those celebrating around the globe, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
