40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life's most important moments

The number 40 - "karasun," in Armenian - is everywhere in Christian sacred time.

40 days to arrive, 40 days to leave: How Armenian culture honors life's most important moments

TL;DR

  • The number 40 is frequently observed in Armenian Christian sacred time.
  • In Armenian, the number 40 is called "karasun."
  • This number is significant in how Armenian culture honors important life moments.