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 MoreThere is a rise of Halloween celebrations (as known by westerners) for Persians in Iran and around the world. And while the celebration as we know it is celebrated in October, there is a even a more direct correlation between Halloween and one of our own beloved holidays.
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