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Yalda Night Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda, is a traditional Iranian festival that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, which falls on December 20 or 21 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a celebration of the winter solstice, marking the beginning of the return of the sun and longer days. Traditional Foods and Symbolism During Yalda Night, family and friends gather together, usually at the home of an elder family member, to eat, drink, and read poetry. The traditional foods of …

Norouz Haftseen Norouz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a traditional holiday that is celebrated in many countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, as well as some other parts of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Norouz usually falls on the first day of spring, which is around March 21st. Haftseen is a traditional table setting that is prepared for Norouz. Haftseen literally means "Seven S's" in Persian, as the table includes seven items that start with the Persian lett …