As Christians all over the world geared up for Christmas this week, so too were Iranians preparing to celebrate the festive holiday in all its glory. Iran’s Christian Armenian minority in particular has been storming the gift shops in Tehran, buying them out of all their ornaments, Santa figures and pine trees to hang in their stores and homes.
This colorful event has attracted attention, not only since it is taking place in the streets of a Muslim majority city, but also because the Armenian church celebrates Christmas on January 6, rather than December 25.
Location: Armenian Church