Ladies and gentleman,

on the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, I would like to wish you all health, cheerfulness and strength every day. Family gives us support, safety and joy. May this Christmas time be filled with warmth and peace. Let's be together, talk, be moved and rejoice. Let's show our loved ones how important they are in our lives.

Let it also be a time to reflect. Christmas is a time when we can slow down for a moment. Let's remember and help especially those who spend these holidays alone.

May the coming year be filled with happiness and good decisions for you. In particular, I wish myself and my colleagues perseverance and good actions for Polish families. May our joint work help others, especially the most needy.

Elżbieta Rafalska

Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy