Navajo Nation President Begaye: Christmas is a Season of Giving and Celebrating K

Guest Commentary

Published December 24, 2018

As we come together for holiday events, let’s be thankful for our health, our meals and the warm fireplaces that bring our families together. The true spirit of the season lies within sharing family time.

Navajo Nation President Begaye

Let’s remember to check on our elderly relatives living in rural areas and who might need firewood or just some companionship. Bring everyone to the table when having your family dinner and encourage each other to share stories from the past year. This season is a time of storytelling and listening.

The winter solstice is a spiritual time for our people as the sunlight extends our days to grow longer. It’s a time of blessing and thinking forward in preparation for the spring. We should think about ways to improve the quality of life of our families and our communities.

As President of the Navajo Nation, I would like to wish each and every one of you a blessed and joyous Christmas and very happy new year. The Office of the President and Vice President greatly appreciates the effort of all Navajo departments and staff in strengthening the greatness of our nation.

United, we maintain a path to prosperity.

This message serves as notice for eight hours of administrative leave for all Navajo Nation Executive Branch employees, permanent and temporary, on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. See memo attached.

Enjoy time with your family and Ya’at’eeh’ Keshmish.

Russell Begaye is the president of the Navajo Nation.