Christmas 2025: Birth of Christ Renews Call for Hope, Sacrifice, and National Rebirth

Bisi Kristien
As Christians around the world mark Christmas 2025, a message of hope, unity, and renewed national purpose has been extended to Nigerians, emphasizing the enduring significance of the birth of Jesus Christ for both faith and nationhood.
In a Christmas goodwill message, Bisi Kristien described the season as one that transcends religious boundaries, noting that anyone who woke up with hope has reason to celebrate—whether as a Christian or through shared joy with friends and neighbours of the Christian faith.
The message underscored Christmas as a powerful symbol of hope for humanity, recalling that the birth of Jesus Christ—Yeshua—ushered in the Gospel of salvation and ultimate atonement for sin. According to the statement, Christ’s birth represents deliverance from the twin perils of death and ignorance, offering humanity a path to redemption and purposeful living.
Drawing a parallel between the spiritual essence of Christmas and Nigeria’s present realities, the message called for a renewed and unshakable hope in the nation’s future. It stressed that such hope is essential to strengthening national courage, fortifying collective resolve, and empowering Nigerians to confront contemporary challenges and emerge victorious.
The statement further urged Nigerians to imbibe the values exemplified by Christ’s birth—true knowledge, selfless sacrifice, and purposeful living—describing them as the only mindset capable of driving Nigeria forward and fostering sustainable national progress.
The message concluded with warm Christmas wishes to Nigerians and people of goodwill, reaffirming the season as one of joy, reflection, and renewed commitment to shared ideals.