Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 英国女王圣诞致辞2014

第一篇：Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 英国女王圣诞致辞2014

Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 2014 In the ruins of the old Coventry Cathedral is a sculpture of a man and a woman reaching out to embrace each other（张开双臂拥抱彼此）.The sculptor was inspired by the story of a woman who crossed Europe on foot after the war to find her husband.在考文垂大教堂的废墟上有一尊雕塑，一男一女张开双臂拥抱彼此。这尊塑像源自于一个女人在战后以步行的方式横跨欧洲千里寻夫的故事。

Casts（铸件）of the same sculpture can be found in Belfast and Berlin, and it is simply called Reconciliation（调和、和谐）.相同的雕像还可以在贝尔法斯特和柏林被找到，人们赋予它一个简单的名字，叫做“和解”。

Reconciliation is the peaceful end to conflict, and we were reminded of this（被提醒）in August when countries on both sides of the first world war came together to remember in peace.“和解”是一场冲突之后的和平结局。8月份的时候，当一战双方国家聚集在一起和平纪念的时候，我们想起了这个这个词汇。

The ceramic poppies at the Tower of London drew millions（万人瞩目）, and the only possible reaction to seeing them and walking among them was silence.For every poppy a life;and a reminder of（一个…的提醒之物）the grief of loved ones（至亲）left behind.伦敦塔顶的陶瓷罂粟花万人瞩目，但真正看到它们并且在它们中间穿过的时候，你唯一的反映就是沉默。每一朵罂粟花代表一个逝去的生命，也是对至亲们的哀思。

No one who fought in that war is still alive, but we remember their sacrifice and indeed the sacrifice of all those in the armed forces（军队）who serve and protect us today.参战的人可能已逝，但我们铭记他们的牺牲，同样也铭记那些当今服务和保卫我们的陆海空三军将士们的贡献。

In 1914, many people thought the war would be over by Christmas, but sadly by then（在那个时候）the trenches were dug（战壕还在挖掘）and the future shape of the war in Europe was set.1914年的时候，很多人以为战争会在圣诞前结束，不过不幸的是，战壕却在进一步扩大，欧洲的战局也初步形成。

But, as we know, something remarkable（不同寻常的事情）did happen that Christmas, exactly a hundred years ago today.但是，据我们所知，那个圣诞，也就是100年前的今天，的确发生了一些不寻常的事情。

Without any instruction or command, the shooting stopped and German and British soldiers met in no man’s land（无人区）.Photographs were taken and gifts exchanged（交换礼物）.It was a Christmas truce（圣诞休战）.在没有任何指令和命令的情况下，德国和英国的士兵走出战壕在无人区自发休战，有照片记载他们交换礼物，这是圣诞休战。

Truces are not a new idea.In the ancient world a truce was declared（宣布休战）for the duration of the Olympic Games and wars and battles were put on hold（中止）.“休战”并不是新事物，在古代，奥林匹克运动会时，也会休战，所有战争和争端在那时会暂缓。

Sport has a wonderful way of bringing together（团结）people and nations, as we saw this year in Glasgow when over 70 countries took part in（参加）the Commonwealth Games（英联邦运动会）.“运动”也是一个将所有人和国家汇聚在一起的极佳方法，比如今年的格拉斯哥，超过70多个国家参加的英联邦运动会。

It is no accident that（…绝非偶然）they are known as（又叫）the Friendly Games.As well as（既…，）promoting dialogue between nations, the Commonwealth Games pioneered（首创）the inclusion of（…的融合）para-sports within each day’s events.英联邦运动会又叫“亲善友谊运动会”绝非偶然，它既促进了国家之间的对话，又首创性的在赛事中融合了很多其它项目（英联邦运动会既有残疾人项目，也包含了一些流行于英联邦国家的项目如草地滚球、七人制橄榄球和无网篮球等）。

As with the Invictus Games that followed, the courage, determination and talent of the athletes captured our imagination（给我们留下深刻印象）as well as breaking down（分解、消除）divisions.而随后的“不可征服运动会”（专门负伤军人举办的运动会），运动员们的勇气，决心和才华既给我们留下了深刻的印象，同时也消除瓦解了隔阂和分级。

The benefits of reconciliation were clear to see（…的优势显而易见）when I visited Belfast in June.While my tour of the set of Game Of Thrones may have gained most attention（获得关心）, my visit to the Crumlin Road Gaol will remain vividly in my mind.我今年6月去贝尔法斯特，和解的意义显而易见，尽管大家对我参观“权利的游戏”片场关心的比较多，但克拉姆林道监狱之行却历历在目。

What was once a prison during the Troubles is now a place of hope and fresh purpose;a reminder of（一个…的提醒之物）what is possible when people reach out to one another（拥抱彼此）, rather like the couple in the sculpture.曾经纷争中的监狱如今却是一个充满希望和主旨鲜明的地方，提醒大家拥抱彼此已成可能，而不再像雕像中的那对夫妻那样。

Of course, reconciliation takes different forms（呈现不同的形式）.In Scotland after the referendum（公投）many felt great disappointment, while others felt great relief;and bridging these differences（消除这些差异）will take time（花些时间）.当然，和解有不同的形式。苏格兰公投之后，不少人会很失望，但有些人则感到欣慰。联结这些异见也需要时间。

Bringing reconciliation to war or emergency zones is an even harder task, and I have been deeply touched（深深感动）this year by the selflessness of（…的无私）aid workers and medical volunteers who have gone abroad to help victims of conflict or of diseases like Ebola, often at great personal risk（冒着个人巨大风险）.把“和解”带去战争或应急区是个更难的任务，我今年被无私的救援人员和医务志愿者深深感动，他们冒着个人的危险，到国外去帮助解决冲突，去帮助例如埃博拉等疾病的受害者。

For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the prince of peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life（*超赞之句：我生命中的鼓励和依靠）.对于我来说，耶稣---和平之君，他的生日，也就是我们圣诞庆祝的原因，是我生命中的鼓舞和依靠。

A role model（典范）of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands（伸出双手）in love, acceptance and healing.Christ’s example has taught me to seek to（寻求）respect and value（尊重和珍视）all people, of whatever faith or none.作为和解和宽容的榜样，耶稣他带着爱，接纳和治愈伸出双手，他教会了我们去追寻，尊重和珍惜每一个人，无论信仰如何。

Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance（可能性很小）in the face of（在…面前）war and discord.But, as the Christmas truce a century ago reminds us, peace and goodwill（和平和善意）have lasting power（恒久的力量）in the hearts of men and women.有时候“和解”看起来在战争和争端中的可能性很小，但是，正如一个世纪前的圣诞节休战提醒我们的：和平和友好意愿在世人心中有着更恒久的力量。

On that chilly Christmas Eve in 1914 many of the German forces sang Silent Night, its haunting melody（久久回荡的音符）inching across（跨越）the line.在1914年的那个寒冷平安夜，很多德国军人唱响“平安夜”这首歌，那令人忘怀的旋律跨越了战线。

That carol（颂歌）is still much-loved（深受喜爱）today, a legacy of the Christmas truce, and a reminder to us all that even in the unlikeliest of places hope can still be found.那首圣诞颂歌今天依然倍受欢迎，是圣诞休战的遗产，也是在提醒我们：即使在最绝望的地方，希望仍在。

A very happy Christmas to you all.祝大家圣诞快乐。

第二篇：Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 英国女王圣诞致辞 2013

Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 2013

I once knew someone who spent a year in a plaster cast recovering from an operation on his back.He read a lot and thought a lot and felt miserable.我曾认识一个人，因为背部手术而被打上石膏近一年时间。这段期间，他广泛阅读，思考良多，感觉非常困苦。（指英女王好友，前首相道格拉斯·休姆）

Later, he realised this time of forced retreat from the world had helped him to understand the world more clearly.但后来，他意识到被迫从世界抽离的这段日子帮助他更清楚得理解了这个世界。

We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection.With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.我们都需要在行动和反思中找到平衡，在纷纷扰扰中，我们很容易就忘了需要停下脚步来对现状进行评估和反思。

Be it through contemplation, prayer, or even keeping a diary, many have found the practice of quiet personal reflection surprisingly rewarding, even discovering greater spiritual depth to their lives.很多人发现安静的个人反思，比如冥想，祷告甚至写日记，会有意想不到的惊喜，会挖掘到生活中自己心灵的更深处。

Reflection can take many forms.When families and friends come together at Christmas, it's often a time for happy memories and reminiscing.Our thoughts are with those we have loved who are no longer with us.We also remember those who through doing their duty cannot be at home for Christmas, such as workers in essential or emergency services.反思可以有很多种形式。家人和朋友在圣诞节时欢聚一堂，留下无数美好回忆。我们追忆着曾经深爱的让人，即便他们已经不在我们身边。我们也会想起那些因为工作和责任无法回家和家人团聚的人，比如那些奋战在重要和紧急服务岗位上的工作人员。

And especially at this time of year we think of the men and women serving overseas in our armed forces.We are forever grateful to all those who put themselves at risk to keep us safe.尤其是海外服役的军人们，每年这个时候我们总会不经意得想起他们，感谢他们不顾自身安危为我们保驾护航；

Service and duty are not just the guiding principles of yesteryear;they have an enduring value which spans the generations.服务与责任不只是昔日的一种指导原则，而是我们秉承的一种永恒价值观念。

I myself had cause to reflect this year, at Westminster Abbey, on my own pledge of service made in that great church on Coronation Day sixty years earlier.今年是我加冕的60周年，我自己也需要停下来反思60多年前我在威斯敏斯特教堂许下的承诺。

The anniversary reminded me of the remarkable changes that have occurred since the Coronation, many of them for the better;and of the things that have remained constant, such as the importance of family, friendship and good neighbourliness.加冕后这些年，我们国家发生了很多惊人的变化，有些变得越来越好，有些却从未改变，如家庭、友谊以及睦邻友好的重要性。

But reflection is not just about looking back.I and many others are looking forward to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.沉思不仅仅指停下来回望来时路，还得考虑将来。和大家一样，我也在期待着明年在格拉斯哥的英联邦运动会。

The baton relay left London in October and is now the other side of the world, on its way across seventy nations and territories before arriving in Scotland next summer.Its journey is a reminder that the Commonwealth can offer us a fresh view of life.英联邦运动会的接力棒10月离开伦敦，现在已经到达世界的另一边，它将跨越70个英联邦国家和地区于明年夏天到达苏格兰。这段不同凡响的旅程将刷新整个英联邦的价值观。

My son Charles summed this up at the recent meeting in Sri Lanka.He spoke of the Commonwealth's “family ties” that are a source of encouragement to many.Like any family there can be differences of opinion.But however strongly they're expressed they are held within the common bond of friendship and shared experiences.最近査尔斯王子最近在斯里兰卡的一次会议上做过一番总结。他提到英联邦国家之间有一种“家庭的纽带”。这真是莫大的鼓舞。就像所有的家庭一样，我们会有不同的想法和分歧，但是至少我们之间有很牢固的友谊和共同的经历。

Here at home my own family is a little larger this Christmas.As so many of you will know, the arrival of a baby gives everyone the chance to contemplate the future with renewed happiness and hope.For the new parents, life will never be quite the same again.今年圣诞，我的家庭变大了一点。新生命的到来让我们所有人对未来有了新的憧憬和希冀。对新生儿的父母来说，生活再也不会像从前一样了。

As with all who are christened, George was baptised into a joyful faith of Christian duty and service.After the christening, we gathered for the traditional photograph.It was a happy occasion, bringing together four generations.和所有经受洗礼的人一样，乔治在受洗的同时被赋予了身为基督徒的责任和义务。洗礼结束后，我们聚在一起拍摄了传统的家庭合影。那是一个四代同堂的快乐时刻。

In the year ahead, I hope you will have time to pause for moments of quiet reflection.As the man in the plaster cast discovered, the results can sometimes be surprising.在接下来的一年里，我希望大家有时间停一停，安静地反思一下。就像那个打石膏的人一样，反思有时能带来令人惊讶的效果。

For Christians, as for all people of faith, reflection, meditation and prayer help us to renew ourselves in God's love, as we strive daily to become better people.The Christmas message shows us that this love is for everyone.There is no one beyond its reach.对基督徒来说，所有有信仰的人们，反思、沉思与祈祷能帮助我们重新认识到神的爱，认识到我们每天的努力，成为更好的人。基督诞生的讯息意味着对所有人的爱，无人不在其中。

On the first Christmas, in the fields above Bethlehem, as they sat in the cold of night watching their resting sheep, the local shepherds must have had no shortage of time for reflection.Suddenly all this was to change.These humble shepherds were the first to hear and ponder the wondrous news of the birth of Christthe joy of which we celebrate today.在第一个圣诞节，在伯利恒（耶稣诞生地)的荒野中，当地的牧羊人坐在寒冷的夜空下看着那些沉睡的羊，他们一定不缺时间反思。突然间一切都变了。这群卑微的牧羊人听到了那声啼哭，第一个见证了基督诞生的奇迹，并且细细思量。那就是圣诞节的初始，这第一个圣诞节的喜悦一直延续至今。

I wish you all a very happy Christmas.祝大家圣诞快乐。

The Queen talks of the 'renewed happiness and hope' brought by her great-grandson, Prince George, in this year's Christmas message。

在今年的圣诞致辞中，英国女王伊丽莎白二世谈到了重孙乔治王子降生所带来的幸福与希望。

The 83-year-old monarch said the arrival of a baby gives people 'the chance to contemplate the future,' and offers viewers a rare glimpse into royal life with previously unseen footage of his christening day。

现年83岁的女王在致辞中说，小王子的降生让人们能怀抱着幸福与希望思考未来，并让人们有一睹皇室生活的机会，而在过去，人们是看不到小王子受洗的画面的。

Addressing the nation from the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty emphasizes the importance of reflection as the year draws to an end。

女王在白金汉宫的蓝色会客厅里向全国发表了致辞。在致辞中，女王强调，随着一年又要接近尾声，反思是非常重要的。

'We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection,' she says in the speech that was recorded earlier this month。

“我们都需要在行动与反思之间保持平衡。”女王在本月初录制的演讲中说道。

Dressed in the canary yellow gown she wore to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011, Her Majesty tells viewers: 'With so many distractions, it's easy to forget to pause and take stock.'

致辞中，女王身着曾在2011年4月参加威廉王子婚礼时所穿的淡黄色礼服，对全世界观众说：“纷繁的世界很容易让人忘记要停下来好好想一想做过的事情。”

Her Majesty wears the diamond, ruby and sapphire brooch that was given to her by her parents to celebrate the birth of Prince Charles in 1948, for the message which is delivered in front of a glistening Christmas tree。

女王在胸口佩戴了由钻石、红宝石、蓝宝石镶嵌的胸针，那是1948年女王母亲为庆祝查尔斯王子诞生而送给她的礼物。在女王身后的是闪闪发光的圣诞树。

During speech that will be broadcast on BBC, previously unseen footage of the historic photoshoot that took place at Clarence House to commemorate Prince George's christening。

在BBC即将播出的讲话中，人们还能看到此前未正式发布的有关乔治王子在克拉伦斯宫受洗的历史性照片的片段。

The photograph, taken in October after the service at the Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, marked the first occasion the reigning monarch and three direct heirs to the throne had been pictured together since 1894.这张照片是十月份王子受洗仪式之后在圣詹姆斯宫的皇家礼拜堂拍摄的，照片也成为自1894年以来在位君主与三位王位直接继承人的首次合影。

A framed print of the photograph is perched on a nearby table, with black and white images of the Queen's late parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother。

这张相片被放进相框摆放在旁边的桌子上，旁边还有女王已故双亲(英王乔治六世和王后)的黑白相片。

英国女王伊丽莎白二世在一年一度的圣诞节讲话中强调反思的重要性。女王表示在人生混乱的时候，有必要在发生大事的时候“停下来想一想”。同时，还公开了英国女王与三位皇位直接继承人的合影。

第三篇：2015英国女王圣诞致辞

2015英国女王圣诞致辞

At this time of year, few sights evoke① more feelings of cheer and goodwill② than the twinkling lights③ of a Christmas tree.每年的这个时候，没有什么风景能比圣诞树上闪烁的灯光更能勾起我愉快和美好的感觉。

The popularity of a tree at Christmas is due④ in part⑤ to my great-great grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.After this touching⑥ picture was published, many families wanted a Christmas tree of their own, and the custom soon spread⑦.圣诞树的流行源于我的曾曾祖父母：维多利亚女王和阿尔伯塔亲王。当这幅触动人心的画公布之后，很多家庭都想要个自己的圣诞树，从此，圣诞树的风俗渐渐扩散开来。

In 1949, I spent Christmas in Malta as a newly-married⑧ naval wife.We have returned to that island over the years, including last month for a meeting of

⑨Commonwealth leaders⑩;and this year I met another group of leaders: The Queen's Young Leaders, an inspirational⑪ group, each of them a symbol of hope⑫ in their own Commonwealth communities.1949年，作为一个海军军人的新婚妻子，我在“马耳他”度过了圣诞节1。后来，我曾多次回到那个岛上，上个月，在2015英联邦领袖的峰会上，我还刚去过。今年，我还见到了另一群领袖：女王的青年领袖，他们是一群朝气蓬勃鼓舞人心的群体，每个人都代表他们各【注】自领域的希望2。

【注】____________

注1：当年女王还是伊丽莎白公主，丈夫菲利普亲王服役英国皇家海军，部队当时驻扎在马耳他。注2：今年6月，女王在白金汉宫接见了英国各届的青年领袖代表。

①evoke：及物动词，唤起

②goodwill：善意

③twinkling lights：闪烁的灯光

④is due to：由于

⑤in part：部分地

⑥touching：感人的⑦the custom soon spread：这个风俗迅速蔓延

⑧a newly-married：新婚不久的⑨a meeting of：一次...的会议

⑩Commonwealth leaders：英联邦领袖

⑪inspirational：鼓舞人心的⑫a symbol of hope：希望的象征 Gathering round the tree gives us a chance to think about the year aheadin a stable⑩-were far from⑪ ideal, but worse was to come as⑫ the family was forced to flee⑬ the country.It's no surprise that⑭ such a human story still captures our imagination⑮ and continues to ____________ ①procession：列队行进（名词）

②the people of Oslo：奥斯陆的人们（注意the people of...的用法）

③light bulbs：电灯泡

④people of all faiths：各种信仰的人们

⑤at the very top sits a bright star：倒装句（very表示“正好”）

⑥the Star of Bethlehem：伯利恒之星（伯利恒--基督耶稣诞生之地，位于约旦河西岸）

⑦top a tree：这里指为圣诞树挂各种装饰品（top在这里是动词）

⑧go back to：追溯到

⑨the focus of...is on...：...的核心是关于...⑩stable：马厩

⑪be far from：远不是

⑫worse was to come as...：当...，更坏的事来了

⑬be forced to flee...：被迫离开（flee及物动词，离开）

⑭it's no surprise that...：...一点都不令人意外

⑮capture our imagination：抓住我们的想象（文中翻译的很好：令我们浮想联翩）inspire all of us who are Christians, the world over.对约瑟夫和圣母玛丽亚来说，耶稣在马厩里出生时的环境格外严酷，但比那更糟的是这一家人要被迫背井离乡。这个人性化的故事至今仍然能让我们浮想联翩，它依然在启迪着全世界的基督教徒们，一点都不令人意外。

Despite being displaced① and persecuted② throughout his short life, Christ's unchanging message③ was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one another.Although it is not an easy message to follow, we shouldn't be discouraged;rather, it inspires us to try harder: to be thankful for the people who bring love and happiness into our own lives, and to look for ways of④ spreading that love to others, whenever and wherever we can.尽管曾经流离失所，并在他短短的一生中惨遭迫害，基督一直向人们传达的信息绝对与复仇或暴力无关，他只想告诉人们要相互关爱。尽管这并非易事，但我们不应该就此灰心。相反，他们鼓舞我们更加努力，让我们感恩那些给我们生命中带来爱与欢乐的人，也让我们想方设法把这些爱传递给他人，无论何时何地。

One of the joys of living a long life is watching one's children, then grandchildren, then great grandchildren, help⑥ decorate the Christmas tree.And this year my family has a new member to join in the fun!拥有一段漫长人生的乐趣之一就是能看到自己的儿女、孙辈和重孙辈一起来帮忙装饰圣诞

【注】树，而今年我的家族又迎来了一个新成员，一起来享受这样的欢乐时光！⑤The customary decorations have changed little in the years since that picture of Victoria and Albert's tree first appeared, although of course electric lights have replaced the candles.⑦

____________ 注：指小公主的诞生

①being displaced：流离失所，居无定所

②being persecuted：被迫害（指耶稣被处以十字架的极刑）

③unchanging message：矢志不渝的信息

④look for ways of：寻找...的道路

⑤one of the joys of...is...：...的一大乐趣是...⑥watch...do...：看到...做...⑦注意本句中文和英文表述习惯中“重心”的不同，中文喜欢“虽然...但是”；英文喜欢“但是...虽然...” 尽管当年的蜡烛已被现在的电灯所替代，维多利亚女王和阿尔伯塔亲王那个时代流传下的装饰传统却未有很多的改变。

There's an old saying that① 'it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness'.古语云，“与其诅咒黑暗，不如点亮明烛。”

There are millions of people lighting candles of hope② in our world today.Christmas is a good time to③ be thankful for④ them, and for all that brings light to our lives.如今，在我们生活的这个世界，有数百万人点亮了希望的蜡烛。圣诞节是一个感谢他们的绝佳机会，同时也感谢那些照亮我们生命的人们。

I wish you⑤ a very happy Christmas." 愿大家能拥有一个快乐的圣诞节。

____________ ①There's an old saying that...：有一句古话说的好，“...”（后面跟上宾语从句即可）

②candles of hope：希望之烛（介词of在这里表“属性”）

③...is a good time to...：...是...的好时机

④be thankful for：对...表示感谢

⑤I wish you+名词：希望你怎样；I wish you a success.祝你成功！

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Get Flash Player Text of the Queen's Christmas message Each year that passes seems to have its own character.Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, others are best forgotten.2009 was a difficult year for many, in particular those facing the continuing effects of the economic downturn.I am sure that we have all been affected by events in Afghanistan and saddened by the casualties suffered by our forces serving there.Our thoughts go out to their relations and friends who have shown immense dignity in the face of great personal loss.But, we can be proud of the positive contribution that our servicemen and women are making, in conjunction with our allies.Well over 13,000 soldiers from the United Kingdom, and across the Commonwealthare currently serving in Afghanistan.The debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women, and to their predecessors, is indeed profound.It is 60 years since the Commonwealth was created and today, with more than a billion of its members under the age of 25, the organisation remains a strong and practical force for good.Recently, I attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago and heard how important the Commonwealth is to young people.New communication technologies allow them to reach out to the wider world and share their experiences and viewpoints.For many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage enterprise.It is inspiring to learn of some of the work being done by these young people, who bring creativity and innovation to the challenges they face.It is important to keep discussing issues that concern us all-there can be no more valuable role for our family of nations.I have been closely associated with the Commonwealth through most of its existence.The personal and living bond I have enjoyed with leaders, and with people the world over, has always been more important in promoting our unity than symbolism alone.The Commonwealth is not an organisation with a mission.It is rather an opportunity for its people to work together to achieve practical solutions to problems.In many aspects of our lives, whether in sport, the environment, business or culture, the Commonwealth connection remains vivid and enriching.It is, in lots of ways, the face of the future.And with continuing support and dedication, I am confident that this diverse Commonwealth of nations can strengthen the common bond that transcends politics, religion, race and economic circumstances.We know that Christmas is a time for celebration and family reunions;but it is also a time to reflect on what confronts those less fortunate than ourselves, at home and throughout the world.Christians are taught to love their neighbours, having compassion and concern, and being ready to undertake charity and voluntary work to ease the burden of deprivation and disadvantage.We may ourselves be confronted by a bewildering array of difficulties and challenges, but we must never cease to work for a better future for ourselves and for others.I wish you all, wherever you may be, a very happy Christmas.