Christmas, one of the most beautiful times during the year is ahead of us. It is a time of hope, which we all need especially during this difficult year of a pandemic.

– Many difficult months are behind us, but I believe and all of us sincerely wish that the next ones are only better. Christmas are also a time of love, meetings with loved ones. This time, out of the concern for the good and safety of all of us, we must keep our personal meetings to a minimum. But let's make sure no one feels alone – meet online, talk over the phone. During the festive period, the awareness that we are not alone is extremely important – says Marlena Maląg, Minister of Family and Social Policy.

The Head of the Ministry of Family makes an appeal: “Let us be kind to one another, patient, let us care for each other.”

– Let this special time pass calmly says Marlena, in good spirit, let it be an opportunity to reflect, but also to relax from everyday concerns and responsibilities. I wish you the joy of the birth of Christ and all the best – Minister Maląg wishes.

Management of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy sends its wishes

– Christmas is a holiday full of hope, love and mutual friendliness. I wish you a very happy day at homes, and let the Christmas Eve dinner flow with joy. “We want to live together and we can already enjoy the normal functioning of society and family life next year,” stresses Deputy Minister of Family Minister Stanisław Swed.

Deputy Head of Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy Paweł Wdówik, as the Government Plenipotentiary for the Disabled directed his wishes to them in particular.

“I would like to wish all the persons with disabilities and their families, friends for this time to allow us to experience what it means to be alive, when Jesus brings us life. We wish for him to bring us confidence and joy – said Deputy Minister Wdówik.

Vice-Minister Barbara Socha points out that, despite difficult circumstances, we should take as much of our meetings as possible with our loved ones, including the meetings held at a distance.

– I wish you, above all, love and family atmosphere. Let us remember those who cannot physically be with us today. Let these Christmas be a beautiful, merry time full of faith and hope – adds Deputy Minister Barbara Socha.

In turn, Deputy Minister Anna Schmidt wishes for the Christmas time, during this particular and difficult period of a pandemic, to in good health, peace and happiness.

– Let the good wishes expressed at the Christmas table come true, and let the values derived from the nature of these holidays – above all respect for the dignity of others, accompany us in the new year – Deputy Minister Schmidt indicates.