OPINION: Thoughts on Armenian Christmas & New Year’s Day for 2026
By Rachel Melikian Why is New Year’s Day observed on January 1st instead of August 11th, as it was in the ancient past, or during the spring harvest festival? The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, televised globally, kicks off the US New Year. We moved into AD 2025 in the third millennium with the New […]
Dyarenentarach: A True Valentine’s Day Tradition for New Couples
Would you jump over a bonfire for your love? Armenian couples do so in the tradition of Dyarenentarach on a date that coincides with Valentine's Day. ("IMG_4141" by xuhulk is licensed under CC BY 2.0)
Flying over the bonfire is the Armenian Valentine’s Day tradition By Rachel Melikian February 14th is the celebration of love known as Valentine’s Day, when couples exchange popular gifts like roses and chocolates, go on dates and indulge in romance. This day is also very special for couples in the Armenian Church, when the Feast […]