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quester
Iran, Islamic Republic Of

our beautiful tradition, yalda

our beautiful tradition, yalda

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| 07:44 AM Oct 02 2013

quester

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Depending on the shift of the calendar, Yalda is celebrated on or around December 20 or 21 each year in the longest night of the year
In most parts of Persia the extended family gather around and enjoy a fine dinner. Many varieties of fruits and sweetmeats especially prepared or kept for this night are served.The most typical is watermelon especially kept from summer for this ceremony.After dinner the older indi­viduals entertain the others by telling them tales and anecdotes.
Foods common to Yalda celebration include watermelon, pomegranate, nuts, and dried fruit. These items and more are commonly placed on the korsi, a traditional piece of furniture similar to a very short table, covered by a wool or wool-filled blanket. People sit around the Korsi and put their legs under the blanket. Inside the korsi, heat is generated by means of coal, electricity or gas heaters.
it was an abstract and u can read more about it in internet.
sorry for the delay,respectfully .

| 05:02 PM Sep 26 2013

ola33

Japan

I see cashews, my fav. nuts. What’s the tradition is about?

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