August 11 marks ancient Armenian New Year

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August 11, 2012 | 11:38

YEREVAN.- August 11 marks Navasard, the ancient Armenian new year.

In ancient times, Armenian New Year began on Navasard 1 (August) and
lasted for one week In all Armenian families Navasard was honored very
solemnly, they prepared special dishes. They would celebrate the New
Year with groaning boards in the family circle.

In the 18th century, when Simeon Yerevanian was Catholicos, January 1
was set as a date for New Year celebrations.