YEREVAN. – This is my first year celebrating New Year in Armenia, UK Ambassador to Armenia Katherine Leach told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

“I am looking forward to joining in the great Armenian tradition of visiting everyone I know at the beginning of January and enjoying some great food and great company,” she said .

The main difference between Armenia and Great Britain is that for the British, Christmas on 25 December is the most important day.

“This is when we visit family, exchange presents, and cook a big Christmas dinner including roast turkey, crunchy potatoes and cranberry sauce. I love Christmas: the Christmas tree, the decorations, the presents, the Christmas carols at the church service, and being with family and friends. The look on the face of my children as they discover their stockings from Father Christmas is absolutely priceless”.