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Motherhood and beauty day (Armenian: Մայրության և գեղեցկության օր) is an official holiday in Armenia dedicated to women. While March 8 celebrates all women, April 7 is mother's day. [11] [12] April 7 is the Feast of the Annunciation in the calendar of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
In A.D. 352, tables compiled by Andreas of Byzantium were introduced in Armenia to determine the religious holidays. When those tables exhausted on 11 July 552 (Julian Calendar), the Armenian calendar was introduced. [1] Year 1 of the Armenian calendar began on 11 July 552 of the Julian calendar. [1]
Main article: Public holidays in Armenia. Pages in category "Public holidays in Armenia" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
1–2 January – New Year holidays; 6 January – Christmas; 28 January – National Army Day; 8 March – International Women's Day; 21 April – Easter Monday; 24 April – Armenian Remembrance Day; 1 May – Labour Day; 9 May – Victory and Peace Day; 28 May – 1st Republic Day; 5 July – Constitution Day; 21 September - Independence Day
In addition to the celebrations, the traditional ceremony of splashing water on each other and the blessings of the youth, the Armenian folk songs are also included and performed by the Nairyan Vocal Ensamble. The Vardavar holiday theme pavilions represent the traditions and handmade works of different regions of Armenia. [6]
21 Saints Thaddeus Apostle of Armenia and Sandoukht the Virgin; 22 Second Sunday after Transfiguration; 23 Saints Cyprian and the Forty-five Martyrs, and the Virgins Justina, Euphemia, and Christina; 24 Saints Athenogenes the Bishop and the Ten Disciples and Five Martyrs; 25 Fast Day
These religious Christmas quotes and sayings are great for those who want to be reminded of the reason behind the holiday. They are full of sentiment and joy. Honor the True Meaning of Christmas ...
The celebration of Trndez is pagan in origin, and is originally connected with sun/fire worship in ancient pre-Christian Armenia, symbolizing the coming of spring and fertility. People believed that the strength of the fire would eradicate the winter’s cold and allow for fertile land and a prosperous harvest.