Lukashenko: a country is always strong by its traditions, one of them in Belarus is New Year's greetings for children
Every country is strong due to its traditions, and Belarus has a long-standing, very good tradition of congratulating children on New Year's holidays, including within the framework of the "Our Children" campaign. This was stated by the Head of State Alexander Lukashenko at the Palace of the Republic, taking part in a charity event, Belta correspondent reports.
"A country is always strong due to its traditions. If there are traditions, then there is a country. It means this country has some peculiarity," the President emphasized. It is the presence of such traditions that distinguishes Belarus from other countries of the world, Alexander Lukashenko noted. "We have had a very good tradition for a long time – to greet you, little ones, adults, your teachers, educators, parents – everyone who has young children and is involved in raising children, during these pre-New Year holidays. It is a good tradition to congratulate our children, to visit children. Especially those who are in great need of it. Although there are no children in the country, no children in the world who do not need attention and gifts," the Head of State continued.
In this regard, the President expressed special gratitude to everyone who contributes to making this charity event for children possible every year. "I want to thank our adults," said Alexander Lukashenko. "Thank you for the attention you pay to our children during these pre-New Year holidays." The Head of State particularly noted the joyful atmosphere in the hall: "You can hear from a kilometer away from the Palace of the Republic that you are having fun here." The good mood, according to him, is also due to the fact that for children in the country now there is a "double" holiday: on the one hand, everyone is seeing off the outgoing year and waiting for the new one, 2026, to arrive, and on the other hand, students have finally reached a pleasant time, free from studies – holidays. "Therefore, it's a double holiday. New Year and holidays," the President said. "And Ded Moroz and Snegurochka have already pleased us – snow, frost. They promise that it will be even colder, and we will truly be able to celebrate the New Year this year, perhaps like never before. Snow and frost at this time create a good mood. I see that you have this present," the Head of State remarked.