During the month of December, many Christian countries around the world prepare for Christmas. Streets, homes, and businesses are adorned with festive decore, and lights and glittery ornaments decorate trees and outdoor spaces, and classic carols play everywhere. For Persians, this time marks the celebration of another ancient event: Yalda night, or, Shab-e-Yalda.
Read MoreEvery year, my sisters and I, annoyed by having to do all these things, took a long look at all of our belongings. Let go of the ones that were old. Let go of the ones that are not old, but had no use for them, and then cleaning whatever was left.
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