Personal Holidays

[HyeJinx1984]

One of the things that makes a culture unqiue is their own individual holidays. However, aside from January 6th, September 21st and April 24th, we don't really have any days of import, and even on THOSE days we don't really do much different. Then I thought to myself "Why do I need someone else to say "OK, today is a holiday, you must do this this and this because it's tradition"?

So, although some may ridicule me, I think it would be good idea to begin a few personal holidays that each of us can only hope will catch on. For example, even though it's 4 months away, I've decided to fast this April 24th, and every one from now on, out of respect for the starvation and suffering of our people. I may be the only one, but it'll be my own personal holiday...

[TJ]

good idea. i will fast as well.

[xBaron Dants]

That is a good idea.

We also have Vartavar, where we all spray each other with water for the entire day (not so much on this continent though ). And then there's Dyarntarach where we jump over the fire (once again, not so much on this continent )..

[IAmMadAtAC]

Have you heard of the Fast Armenia thing... I'm not sure exactly what but there is a group based in Cali I think that organizes an annual Apr. 24 fast with procedes going to Armenia or something. I can't remember the web address but I was recently there.

[ArmoBarbi]

Im not a big believer in procedes going where we mean for them to go. Everything Ive heard from Hayastantsi makes me feel like they dont even believe that people are trying to help them sometimes. I sent a care package to a relative there last month, personal is the only way to go.

I will fast as well.

[hyebruin]

i like that fasting idea of course only for those who are healthy and not pregnant or diabetic great idea jinxie!

[HyeJinx1984]

Maybe we can all have a forum meeting where we get together on that day and, ugh, not eat togther, lol...

However, does the fast mean we wait until sundown to eat, or we don't eat AT ALL that day? Still working out the "rules"

[ArmoBarbi]

I am willing to do a full 24 hours if you are.

[gevo]

One of the things that makes a culture unqiue is their own individual holidays. However, aside from January 6th, September 21st and April 24th, we don't really have any days of import, and even on THOSE days we don't really do much different. Then I thought to myself "Why do I need someone else to say "OK, today is a holiday, you must do this this and this because it's tradition"?

So, although some may ridicule me, I think it would be good idea to begin a few personal holidays that each of us can only hope will catch on. For example, even though it's 4 months away, I've decided to fast this April 24th, and every one from now on, out of respect for the starvation and suffering of our people. I may be the only one, but it'll be my own personal holiday...

Just to poke at your personal holiday... why cant we respect them all the time? and why must we have to do anything special to show it? It in your mind and your spirit, the important thing isnt fasting, or doing something to show.. it is how you sincerely feel. I can fast for years, it may not make a difference mentally and spiritually, but i may not fast at all and I can allready say i have the respect forthose who died...

[dstyle]

Fasting on April 24 is a good idea, I remember I used to do it when I was a little kid, but the older and umm bigger I got I stopped, but this year I will do it as well.