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…
Posts tagged Armenian Christmas
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)…
Christmas comes but once a year, unless you’re lucky enough to be an Armenian
As kids, we thought the idea of celebrating Armenian Christmas was simply great. Who wouldn’t want a second visit from Santa, even if he mysteriously…
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…
A Traditional Recipe for Armenian Christmas Eve – Nevik
It never hurts to re-post a timely recipe, so in case you missed Ara Kassabian’s recipe for Swiss Chard with Chick Peas (Neeveeg, Nevik) from…
An Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is Born
At the end of last December, after recovering from the joy and of hosting Christmas with family and friends, I received a most-interesting request from recently…
Merry Armenian Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all! Don’t forget…it’s Anoush Abour time. Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav (Christ is born and revealed among us) Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosee (Blessed…
Anoush Abour – an Armenian Christmas Pudding
To round out the holidays –and- to satisfy your body and soul during this festive season, there is one recipe that cannot be ignored: Anoush…
Happy New Year To All!
For Armenians in America, New Year’s Day is a joyously unambiguous holiday. Most of us celebrated Western Christmas on Dec. 25, but with an asterisk:…
Scones with an Armenian Twist
Apricot-Pistachio Scones The best scones Doug and I ever ate were the ones we had in London about 10 years ago. For about 50 cents…