death-մահ
resurrection-հարություն
sin-մեղք
evil-չարիք
crucifixion-խաչելություն
church-եկեղեցի
lent-պաս պահել
sacrifice-զաբերություն
unique-յուրահատուկ
symbolize-խորուրդանշել
blood-արյուն
purity-մաքրություն
herbs-կանաչեղեն
raisin-չամիշ
dried fruit – չիր
Easter Celebration in Armenia
Christians believe that Jesus Christ – the son of God, died for their sins and returned to life three days later to fight death and evil.
Christians celebrate Easter-the resurrection of Jesus Christ, two days after Good Friday- the day ։What of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. People go to church, lent 40 days before Easter, paint eggs, children play egg- fight.
We celebrate Easter to thank Jesus for his sacrifice.
Armenian Easter traditions are unique. Armenian women bake a cake with white flavoring, which symbolizes purity, boil and paint eggs especially in red color, which symbolizes the color of Jesus’ blood. They also make fried fish, herbs of different kinds, rice with raisins (dried grapes) and dried fruit.
1. What holiday is Easter? (Ի՞նչ տոն է Զատիկը։)
Easter is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2. What day is Good Friday? (Ի՞նչ օր է Ավագ Ուրբաթը։)
Good Friday is the day, what of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
3. Where do people go on Easter? (Ու՞ր են գնում մարդիկ Զատիկին։)
At the Easter People go to church .
4. How many days do people lent? (Քանի՞ օր են մարդիկ պաս պահում։)
People lent 40 days before Easter.
5. What does the red color of eggs symbolize? (Ի՞նչ է խորհրդանշում ձվերի կարմիր գույնը։)
The red color symbolizes the color of Jesus’ blood.
6. What do Armenian women make on Easter? (Ի՞նչ են պատրաստում հայ կանայք Զատիկին։)
Armenian women bake a cake with white flavoring, boil and paint eggs especially in red color, also make fried fish, herbs of different kinds, rice with raisins and dried fruit.