Peace Light of Bethlehem at the Council of Ministers

In keeping with tradition, Polish scouts received the Peace Light of Bethlehem from Slovakian scouts. It has already been passed to the President of the Republic of Poland and the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament. Today, it has reached the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

“I hope that everyone in every Polish home will be firmly convinced that peace, happiness, joy and love will accompany us not only on Christmas Eve, not only on Christmas Day but also for days and years to come”, stressed PM Donald Tusk.

World peace

This year's slogan — “Let us make peace” — is particularly relevant. This was emphasised by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in his speech:

“Today, the word ‘peace’ expresses the desire of everyone on Earth, and here in Poland, perhaps particularly strongly in the internal dimension. Unfortunately, the world has once again come to know war, also near the places we deem sacred. But the idea that we need this inner peace, that is, peace in each of us but also in our homes and our homeland — a reduction of bad emotions — will be our motto today and throughout the next months and perhaps years, when we will be responsible for the fate of our country.”