What is Armenian Christmas? What to know about the Jan. 6 tradition
What is Armenian Christmas? What to know about the Jan. 6 tradition
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Christmas is a significant and celebrated holiday in the Armenian culture, as it marks the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Armenians have a long and rich history of Christianity, dating back to the fourth century, when Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as the state religion. Since then, Armenians have developed their own unique traditions and customs to honor and commemorate the Incarnation of Christ. Unlike most Christians who celebrate Christmas on Decemb
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🇦🇲🎄 Did you know the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th because it preserves the original date of Christmas in the Christian world? This is because early Christians commemorated both the birth and baptism of Christ. December 25th was later chosen by the Western Church to coincide with a pagan festival, blending Christian and local traditions. By keeping January 6th, Armenians honor an ancient and unaltered tradition. Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful Christma
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🌱The Armenian Apostolic Church on the last Sunday of Lent celebrates the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday, or Tsakhkazard, which translated from Armenian, literally means “decorated with flowers”. The holiday is celebrated in remembrance of Christ’s triumphal entry to Jerusalem. ✝️According to tradition, Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and people from small to large met him with great glee and rejoicing, littered the way of the Lord with their robes, threw flowers, palm and olive branches to his
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In the Armenian Church, Christmas is traditionally celebrated on January 6 (Nativity Theophany together), but in Bethlehem, the public Armenian celebration takes place later, on January 18, when Christians fill the streets of the city to celebrate the birth of their Savior, Jesus Christ. ✝️ @thehalabielias 📸 #ArmenianChristmas #Bethlehem #ChurchOfTheNativity #Armenian #EasternChristians | Eastern Christians
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The Armenian Report joined the events in celebration of Armenian Christmas Eve in the newly reopened Etchmiadzin Cathedral. January 6 marks the Armenian Apostolic Church's Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, commemorating Jesus' Birth and Baptism. The celebration includes the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, a rare and sacred event signifying divine light and blessings, followed by believers taking home lit candles representing the Bethlehem Star's guiding light. The Bl
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