The Christmas card depicted was created by Alik Arzoumanian. Isn’t it perfect? The card was shipped to us with Christmas gifts from our daughter and…
Browsing Category Christmas
Kahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie Recipe
One of our family’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes.
Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Muffins
Although I haven’t lived in New Jersey for decades, in my heart, I’ll always be a ‘Jersey Girl’ because that’s where I was born and…
Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song
I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t…
Some Traditional Armenian recipes to serve in celebration of the New Year and Armenian Christmas!
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow…
It’s not too late to make these sweet treats for Christmas!
Christmastime conjures up images of tables filled with beautifully adorned cookies, candies and sweets. Over the years, The Armenian Kitchen has posted a fair share…
Armenian Christmas – and – the Water Blessing
Today is Armenian Christmas! Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav (Christ is born and revealed among us) Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosee (Blessed is the revelation of Christ)…
Getting ready for Armenian Christmas!
Ready or not, Armenian Christmas is almost here. It’s time to prepare Nevik to serve on January 5th, along with a traditional meal comprised of…
The Nushkhar – and Home-Blessings during the Armenian Christmas Season
Last November, Father Diran Bohajian from St. Leon Armenian Church in Fair Lawn, NJ, presented a lecture/demonstration featuring the ‘Nushkhar’ at their Womens’ Guild meeting….
Anoushabour -The Official Armenian Christmas Pudding!
In order to help you prepare for Armenian Christmas on January 6th, I want to remind you all to make Anoushabour (literal translation – ‘sweet soup’). I…