August 11, 2026
Does Armenia Celebrate Christmas?
Learn how Armenians celebrate Christmas (Jan 6th for Apostolic, Dec 25th for Catholic), key traditions, how to say 'Merry Christmas' in Armenian, and dates for 2026-2028.
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Armenian Culture
August 10, 2026
Do Armenians Speak Russian?
Most Armenians can speak Russian, but it is not their native language. Why Russian is so widespread in Armenia, how many people actually speak it, and whether younger generations still learn it.
August 10, 2026
Is Armenian Similar to Farsi (Persian)?
Armenian and Farsi (Persian) share thousands of years of contact and a lot of loanwords, but they are separate branches of Indo-European. How the two languages compare in grammar, script, sound and vocabulary.
September 13, 2025
Why Do Armenian Names End in -ian?
The '-ian' or '-yan' ending on Armenian surnames means 'descendant of.' What Kardashian, Sarkisian and Tankian actually mean, why the suffix has two spellings, and how names got shortened in the diaspora.
August 24, 2025
Was Jesus Armenian?
No, Jesus was a Jew from Galilee, not an Armenian. Where this surprisingly common question comes from, and what Armenia's real, remarkable connection to early Christianity is.
July 15, 2025
How Do You Say Hello in Armenian?
Hello in Armenian is 'barev' (բարև), or 'barev dzez' to be polite. How to pronounce it, plus thank you, how are you, I love you, happy birthday and the other phrases you'll actually use.
June 25, 2025
What Language Do Armenians Speak?
Armenians speak Armenian, an independent branch of the Indo-European family with its own 39-letter alphabet from 405 AD. Eastern vs Western Armenian, how many people speak it, and which second languages Armenians know.
May 9, 2025
Is Armenia a Christian Nation?
Exploring Armenia's historic status as the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and Christian demographics.