Christmas and New Year

A new sun and a new day for mankind are born with the birth of the Son of God Jesus Christ, who came into the world for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the whole world. Encouraging words of a Croatian Christmas song read:

„… Rejoice, people, when you hear the voice,

that Jesus was born in a blessed hour...

… Mary rejoices with Joseph
the Angel sings Gloria…“

The prophets of the Old Testament foretold the birth of the Messiah who would redeem the human race from sin. The prophecy was fulfilled as evidenced by the texts of the New Testament. Virgin Mary conceived the Son of God by the Holy Spirit and gave birth in the city of Bethlehem with the help of her fiancé Joseph. Jesus’ birthday is a holiday of love and peace, and Christians around the world celebrate it on December 25th. (Željka Šaravanja)