March 20th marked the day of the Spring Equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and we experience nearly exactly 12 hours of daytime and 12 hours of nighttime. It symbolizes new beginnings, and so it comes as no surprise that this day is aligned with ancient celebrations all across different cultures around the world. Now whileContinue reading “Vahagn-Spring Equinox-Nowruz Day”
Tag Archives: Armenian Customs
Armenia’s Road to Feminism
Last year I wrote on Facebook about certain gender issues which bothered me. I thought that International Women’s Day was an appropriate time to bring them up again.
Armenian Superstition
Some of us like to knock on wood, others start a round of prayers on the rosary, some don’t believe in any of this mojo crap at all, but were you even aware of these particular superstitious practices in Armenia?
How Surb Sargis Outsmarts Valentine’s Day
My transformation from the “Valentine’s Day Grinch” to a girl filled with warm and fuzzy feelings is in great part due to ten years of exposure to the romantic culture of Armenia.