Colección: Armenian Christmas Gifts

Armenian households often keep two Christmases: 25 December with everyone else, and 6 January, when the Armenian Church marks the Nativity and Theophany together. This collection gathers the pieces that suit either date — woven blankets and wall tapestries for the home, mugs for the table, most of which can carry a name in Armenian.

Questions about this collection

When is Armenian Christmas?

6 January. The Armenian Apostolic Church has kept the date on which Eastern Christians originally celebrated the Nativity, rather than moving it to 25 December.

Why does the Armenian Church celebrate on 6 January?

The feast is the Theophany, the revelation of Christ, and it holds three events together: the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi, and the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan. It is one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church, and the service includes the blessing of the water and the release of doves, recalling the descent of the Holy Spirit at the Baptism.

When should I order for Christmas?

Every piece is made to order, with 1–3 business days in production and 2–5 business days for delivery within the USA. Personalized orders take a little longer, because the Armenian text is written out and sent to you to approve before anything is printed. For 25 December, order by the second week of December. For 6 January, the last week of December is usually enough.

Can a gift carry a name in Armenian?

Yes. Most pieces here accept personalized text. Enter the name in Latin letters or Armenian, and it is written out in Armenian and emailed to you to check before production. Western and Eastern Armenian spell some names with different letters, so the proof asks which your family uses.

See also: Prayer & Faith, Personalized & Monogram and Armenian Christening & Baptism Gifts.