Christmas and Epiphany, also known as Theophany, are celebrated in Armenia every January 6. This holiday is significant in the Armenian Apostolic Church, which observes the Nativity of Jesus Christ on the same day as his baptism, a practice rooted in early Christianity when both events were commemorated together. The celebration includes a seven-day fast leading up to the feast, followed by a Divine Liturgy on the eve of Epiphany, where parishioners participate in the "Eucharist of the lighting of the lamps" and the blessing of water, symbolizing Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. After the morning Liturgy, attendees kiss the cross and often take home blessed water, believed to have healing properties. The festive meal, known as khetum, features light dishes such as tanapur, nevik, and anoushabour, reflecting the fasting period prior to the feast. This holiday is an official public holiday in Armenia, highlighting its cultural and religious importance.