On January 5, the eve of Armenian Christmas, candlelight service is offered at the Armenian Apostolic Churches.
And following the respective Divine Liturgy, the start is given to the Armenian Christmas Day, on January 6.
The candlelight symbolizes the divine light, the blessing of the church, and the light of the Star of Bethlehem.
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