Culture & Identity
Persian-British culture, food, family traditions, identity and the everyday details that shape how we live and belong.
Shab-e Yalda traditions abroad: Keeping Persian culture alive away from family
Keeping Shab-e Yalda alive when family is far away, and finding new ways to hold on to the traditions, stories and connections that make … View Post
Building a village far from home, one Persian Palavan at a time
“`html FAMILY / CULTURE / EXPAT LIFE Why Persian gatherings are never small There are two things you learn very quickly when you marry into a … View Post
Sizdah Bedar 2025: a day in the woods
April is unpredictable April, one day, it’s crisp and tentative, teasing us with longer daylight and warmth; the next, it’s unpredictable, splashing … View Post
Shab-e Yalda 2024: Connection and celebration on the longest night of the year
There’s a quiet delight to Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year. History, poetry, and just enough magic conspire to make the … View Post
How to celebrate Nowruz: Persian customs, haft sin and kids’ activities
Last night we celebrated Nowruz (Persian New Year) with friends, food, and a slightly-too-late bedtime. Their beautiful new house glowed, candles flickered, and the … View Post