Armenians are celebrating Youth and Lovers' Blessing Day -- their own version of St. Valentine's Day -- today, January 30, the Radio Free Europe website reports.
According to the holiday's tradition, young people are supposed to eat salty bread before going to bed in order to see their future lover in their dreams offering them a drink of water.
The salty bread is available in shops and stores in Armenia for a special low price of about 35 cents.
The Armenian Orthodox Church supports the tradition and urges young people to pray to St. Sarkis, the protector of young lovers, before going to bed on this special day.
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