December 25 is the major holiday for all the Catholics, as well as for the other followers of Christianity, living in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, and celebrates the Christmas. On 25 December, Benedictus XVI, the Pope of Rome will thrice hold a divine ceremonial service at the Saint Peter church in Vatican. Afterwards he will address to the believers with the traditional annual speech.
The united command of air-cosmic defense in the United States will observe the replacement of St Clause's sledges, which the users can watch on a special website available on the Internet.
Elizabeth II will make a traditional speech to the people. This year it will be a jubilee appeal - the head of the state will deliver a speech on the occasion of Christmas for the 50th time. Every year the British Queen selects a definite topic to speak. Today she will call on her supporters to demonstrate for the care of people, who need it. The Orthodox Christians celebrate the Christmas in accordance with the Julian calendar that is from tonight to 7 January. (RBK)