Armenia

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Armenia - Holidays

In Armenia, there are few holidays, covered with such spirit of mischief and childishness, as Vardavar. Despite its serious origin (a holiday is the church one, and it is called the Transfiguration of the Lord), Vardavar is considered the funny and amusing holiday, because the main rite of this day is the sprinkling water on everything and everyone!

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Yerevan is the capital of Armenia

Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Armenia

The Armenian Apostolic Church still uses the old Julian Calendar, Christmas is celebrated on January 6th. The Christmas holiday season starts on New Year's Eve (December 31st) and continues until the old Julian calendar's New Year's Eve on January 13th.