Shabe yalda

Shabe Yalda is an ancient Persian celebration that marks the longest night of the year and victory of sun over darkness

Today is officially the first day of winter! In Persian tradition the first day of winter is know and celebrated as Shab-e-Yalda which translates to the night of Yalda. This night signifies the longest night of the year. Yalda is celebrated on the eve of the winter solstice. There are many traditions tied in with Yalda. The main attraction of […]

Celebrate the Winter Solstice (Shabe Yalda) and the longest night of the year with this warm and spiced Pomegranate Mulled Wine. Keep it warm in a crockpot and serve it at your next holiday party! #pomegranate #mulledwine

One of the Iranian traditions going back generations is for family members to sit around a korsi on Yalda night.

Last year I wrote a post highlighting the type of Ajil, Persian Trail mix, enjoyed on Shabeh Yalda also known as Winter Solstice. Shabeh Yalda either falls on the ... Read More

Shabe Yalda or Yalda Night is the longest night of the year that has been celebrated by Persians around the world for many centuries. These festivities mark...

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Shabe Yalda (شب یلدا‎), the winter solstice, is on Wednesday and is a festival celebrated by Persian families on the longest night of the year to welcome light after dark. Pomegranate is symbolic to Yalda, representing fertility, light and goodness. Here, we give you our veggie version of Anar Polo.