We Extend Our Warmest Wishes to all Christians Celebrating the Christmas Holiday

We celebrate Christmas, one of the significant days that remind us of love and tolerance, and is joyously observed by Christians worldwide. We hope that this occasion fosters the approach of days filled with love, free from violence and conflict, opens doors to dialogue and peace in regions devastated by clashes, and extends a helping hand to those exhausted by hunger and war.

On this occasion, as the Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, which approaches all cultures and beliefs with respect and stands equidistant to all religions and faiths without alienating anyone, we sincerely wish for a world where humanity lives together in peace. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all Christians in our country and around the world on Christmas and wish them peace, happiness, and well-being.

 

Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı

 

Christmas (Noel) Holiday

Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on December 25, marking the birth of Jesus. It is also known as the Feast of the Nativity, Holy Birth, or the Festival of the Incarnation. Most Christians around the world celebrate Christmas on December 25, although in some countries, festivities begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, and continue until the end of December 25.

In modern times, especially in English-speaking regions and some Western countries, the term “Christmas” and similar words derive from the Greek Khristos (Christ) and the Latin messa (Eucharistic mass). The word messa itself traces back to the Latin missa, meaning “sending” or “dismissal.”

On Christmas Day, gifts placed under the Christmas tree are exchanged. For young children, large stockings are filled with presents and sweets, which are said to be delivered by Santa Claus.

In Christianity, the Christmas tree symbolizes the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its branches and evergreen leaves are considered symbols of immortality and are said to represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. Additionally, each ornament used to decorate the Christmas tree is believed to carry special significance. Spiritually, these ornaments symbolize personal virtues such as peace, love, kindness, joy, goodness, loyalty, and generosity.

Decorating the tree is a cherished family tradition that brings joy and togetherness. Each year, family members gather to adorn the tree with various ornaments, wishing for a healthy and happy life.

We Celebrate The Christmas Of All Christendom

Every year is a source of hope and joy for all of us, a symbol of rebirth and love. Despite all the negativities in our world today, the preference of humanity has always been in favour of love, peace and tranquility.

We wish that the Christmas, which is one of the important days that reminds people of love and tolerance and is celebrated with enthusiasm in the whole Christendom, will be instrumental in bringing closer the days full of love, away from violence and conflict, which we always need and long for.

On this occasion, as Salih Tatlıcı Foundation, which approaches all cultures and beliefs with respect, does not marginalise any human being and stands at an equal distance to all religions and beliefs, we congratulate the Christmas of all Christians in our country and in our world with our sincerest feelings, hoping for a world where humanity lives together in peace; we wish them peace, happiness and well-being.

 

Nurten & Uğur Tatlıcı

 

Christmas

Christmas is the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus on 25 December each year. It is also known as the Nativity, the Holy Nativity or the Christmastide.

Christmas is celebrated on 25 December each year by the majority of Christians around the world. In some countries, celebrations begin on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and continue until the end of 25 December.

“Christmas” and other similar words used today in some Western countries, especially in the English-speaking world, are a combination of the Greek word Christos (Christ) and the Latin word messa (Eucharist). The origin of the word messa is again the Latin word “missa” (sending, posting).

On Christmas Day, gifts left under the Christmas tree are received and given. For small children, gifts and sweets are placed in giant stockings. The children are told that Father Christmas has brought these gifts.

In Christianity, the Christmas tree symbolises the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The branches and thorny leaves of the tree are seen as a symbol of immortality and are said to symbolise the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cross. It is also believed that each ornament used to decorate the Christmas tree has a special significance. From a spiritual point of view, our personal qualities are also considered to be ornaments, such as peace, love, kindness, gentleness, joy, goodness, loyalty, kindness, etc.

Decorating the tree brings joy to the whole family. Every year, all members come together to decorate the tree with various ornaments and wish for a healthy and joyful life.