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[December 24, 2004 - 8.00 GMT] Christmas is a celebration of peace and hope.
As a nation we Sri Lankans have been waiting for the dawn of a permanent peace in our land for the past three years. Much of the groundwork directed towards the fulfillment of our hopes has been done. I am confident the tranquility which appeared elusive is closer than ever before. Let all of us during this season of joy and generosity join hands to pray for peace in our land. Let not the religions we follow be divisive factors. The sacred texts of the Buddhists and the Hindus, the Bible and the Koran should be our sources of divine inspiration and practical guidance to unite for peace. May the Almighty’s blessings of peace be upon us and upon our land. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
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The
word "peace" in the English Bible translates the Hebrew word
‘shalom’. It refers to the absence of conflict and also the presence of
harmony, wholeness, and reconciliation. This is a time of hopeful waiting
for the restoration of our spirit through forgiveness. 
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