Culture & Identity
Persian-British culture, food, family traditions, identity and the everyday details that shape how we live and belong.
Persian inspired wedding: traditions, themes and tips for a magical celebration
Our Persian inspired wedding: tradition, luxury and a dash of fairytale If you ask me, a Persian-inspired wedding theme is pure luxury, a beautiful … View Post
Raising a multicultural child in the UK: blending Persian and British traditions
Family might as well be on different planets So, a little about me: I’m English, born in the North East, and my husband, … View Post
Sizdah Bedar: experiencing the Persian picnic experience for the first time in the North East
My first Sizdah Bedar There are moments when a tradition so far from home feels both strange and familiar. This was my first Sizdah … View Post
Celebrating baby Cyrus’s first Persian New Year: Nowruz traditions and bridging cultures
A first Nowruz to remember: what Persian New Year taught me about renewal This spring, as the first daffodils pushed through the cold North … View Post
Shir Berenj: Persian rice pudding recipe and family tradition for babies and children
An all-in-the-family approach to baby food Weaning my son Cyrus has been guided by the principle that the food he eats should reflect our … View Post
Persian lullabies and the overlooked art of nap time for mothers over 40
Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for … View Post- Newer Posts
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