On that graceful night, the winter chill is vanquished and the warmth of love embraces the entire family. Hearts move closer to one another in the company of loved ones on Yalda. The event, which ...

The auspicious yet thousands-year-old occasion, known as the longest and darkest night of the year, marks the last eve of autumn and the beginning of winter. Shab-e Yalda is also called Shab-e Chelleh ...

One of the oldest Persian celebrations, Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night), sometimes referred to as Shab-e Chelleh, is annually observed on December 21 by Iranians all over the world. Yalda is a winter ...

Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen The author serves flavorful dips like Zeytoon Parvardeh (left) and Lubia Pokhteh for her Yalda Night celebration. Yalda ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the days become shorter and the nights become longer and darker, we are reminded that indeed winter is coming. As a child I ...

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The Persian tradition of marking the winter solstice is a celebration of light and goodness. On the longest night of this year, Dec. 21, open the door to a Persian home, and you’ll see the vibrant ...

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