Spend Christmas 2007-8 in Yerevan!

Many of you know I started a tradition years ago preparing a list of recommendations for Christmas gifts supporting fellow Armenian artists, vendors, organizations, etc. I've decided to take a break this year as many of the products are becoming repetitive. The purpose was to spread the idea of buying from Armenians. It seems the idea stuck, however if you are still scrambling for gifts this late in the game, email me, I'd be happy to make personal recommendations.

I'd like to propose a new idea this year. As you gather with your families and friends this Christmas, consider a new idea for next year: travel to Armenia for Christmas with the family in 2007-8. The concept of a holiday season is growing in Armenia as is the intention to build on winter tourism. Christmas is becoming exciting in Yerevan again, and tourism in the winter is being developed. As usual, I have no personal gain or alternative interest in encouraging people to go to Armenia. It's purely for the sake of boosting Armenian tourism, thus the economy (okay, a better Armenian economy does help me secure better business, but I promise my intensions are pure). But it's also for the sake of bringing Armenians together for one more tradition.

I'm working on my own family to come visit me in Yerevan for Christmas next year. I'd love to see all of you in Yerevan too!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!