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Shab-e Yalda traditions abroad: Keeping Persian culture alive away from family

Shab-e Yalda traditions abroad: Keeping Persian culture alive away from family

Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year, is meant to be magical. In theory it’s about light triumphing over darkness, about poetry, pomegranates, and family gathering around a festive table. In practice, for us, it is a quiet, bittersweet…

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Persian Culture and Food Newcastle Upon Tyne

Shab-e-Yalda traditions and celebrations in Persian culture

Shab-e-Yalda traditions and celebrations in Persian culture

The winter solstice arrived, bringing the longest night of the year and, with it, Shab-e-Yalda. An ancient Persian tradition marking light’s victory over darkness, it sounds lofty in theory. At my house, it’s more accurate to say it’s a marathon…

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