Queen Elizabeth II has delivered her annual Christmas message to the Commonwealth.
The theme of the 87-year-old monarch’s televised address was “reflection”. It focussed on the birth of her great-grandson and heir, Prince George, the 60th anniversary of her coronation in 1953, and looked ahead to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year. [Read more…]
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has released this Christmas video message.
Text of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Christmas message.
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year.
It’s a time to reflect, to count our blessings and to give thanks for all the good things we enjoy. [Read more…]
Queen Elizabeth II has delivered her annual Christmas message to the Commonwealth.
The televised message comes at the end of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations of her 60 years on the throne.
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A Christmas story from former President Bill Clinton in 1997.
This video was taken on December 18, 1997 at a children’s event at the White House.
And the First Lady, fifteen years later:
This is the Christmas message from the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.
Text of Julia Gillard’s Christmas message.
After all the days of preparation and anticipation, Christmas is finally here.
However you and your family celebrate Christmas, whatever your own Christmas traditions are, I hope you have a wonderful day. [Read more…]
