CHRISTMAS is the season of merriment and a time for compassion and kindness, the People’s Progressive Party said in a message.

It is also a time for prayers and goodwill among people. Whatever challenges may confront Guyanese they always find ways and means to share in the spirit of the season. Our Christmas traditions and values are internationally renowned. The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) takes this opportunity to extend greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Christian community here and in the diaspora for a merry Christmas and a successful New Year. As we celebrate, our party would like to urge reflection so that the pertinent messages and significance of this festive time are not lost.

Christmas marks the birth of the saviour Jesus Christ, whose exemplary life and teachings provide guidance for the upliftment of humanity. Let us all be inspired by what he stood for to build a more tolerant society where hope of a better future becomes the prevailing sentiment and mood. As we celebrate, the PPP also urge that the needy and the less fortunate and the many others who are faced with challenges of various sorts remain in our thoughts and enjoy our usual generosity. As the new year beckons, new challenges may be forthcoming but if we remain steadfastly hopeful, we As Guyanese will overcome them.