{"id":1029055,"date":"2023-12-25T13:27:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-25T13:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1029055"},"modified":"2024-01-02T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T13:28:16","slug":"dnc-statement-on-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/dnc-statement-on-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"DNC Statement on Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>As Christmas commences, <\/em><strong><em>DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery year, people around the world come together to slow down, spend time with their loved ones, and reflect on the story of Christmas. It\u2019s a 2,000 year old story that\u2019s been told countless times, but its message remains true: remember to have hope, remember to have faith, and remember to spread joy. It\u2019s a story of unity, of family, of celebration and a reminder of what\u2019s truly important in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year, we hope that you spend this time resting, relaxing, and cherishing your precious time with your loved ones. We hope that you\u2019re able to carry out your most treasured traditions, and create new memories to bring with you into the new year. And during this season of giving, we hope for the gift of a better, brighter tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wish a very merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and may it bring you happiness and joy as you spend time with your family.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Christmas commences, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: \u201cEvery year, people around the world come together to slow down, spend time with their loved ones, and reflect on the story of Christmas. 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