Armenians have their own highly distinctive alphabet & language.
The letters were formulated by Mesrob Mashdots & consists of
36 letters. 96% of the people in the country speak Armenian, while
75.8% of the population additionally talks Russian as a result of
the Soviet spoken language policy. The grownup literacy pace in
Armenia is 99%. Most adults in Yerevan can communicate in Russian,
when English is increasing in popularity.
Armenian hospitality is legendary
& stems given by ancient tradition. Sociable gatherings focused
around sumptuous presentations of course when course of elaborately
set, well-seasoned (but not spicy-hot) food. The servers will often
put morsels on a guest's plate whenever it is empty or fill his
or her glass when it gets low.
Later a helping or two it is acceptable to refuse politely or, more
simply, just leave a little uneaten food. Alcohol such as as cognac,
vodka, & red wine are usually served During meals and gatherings.
It is believed rare and unusual for one to go inside an Armenian
household and not be offered coffee, pastry, food, or potentially
water.
The marriages are usually rather elaborate and regal. The process
starts by the man and woman turning "promised".
The man's quick family (Parents, Grandparents, and frequently the
Uncles and Aunts) go over to the woman's household to ask for permission
from the woman's father for the human relationship to continue and
hopefully prosper. When permission is granted by the father, the
man gives the woman a "promise ring" to make it official.
To celebrate the mutual family arrangement, the woman's family opens
a bottle of Armenian cognac. Later being promised, Most families
elect to have a semi-large engagement party as well. The girl's
family is the one who designs, organizes and pays up for the party.
There is very small involvement by the
man's household. At the party, a priest is summoned to pray
for the soon significant other and wife to be and give his blessings.
When the words of prayer have concluded, the couple slide wedding
bands on each more's right hands (the ring is moved to the left
hand Another time a formal marriage ceremony is conducted by the
Armenian church).
The customary time to wait for the marriage is about one year. Unlike
other cultures, the man and his household pay for the wedding. The
planning and administration process is normally done by the bridget
and groom to be.
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