Ancient Rituals
Yalda night or Cheleh night is one of the oldest Iranian festivals, which, like Nowruz and Charbansore, have been remembered from the ancient history of Iran. This night is the longest of all the nights of the year and our ancestors celebrated it every year. Yalda night actually starts from sunset on the last day …
One of the sweetest and most exhilarating rituals being practiced in the north-central province of Semnan is Gol Ghaltan (literally meaning rolling in flowers), which is believed to be a symbol of bringing blessings to the family of a newborn. The custom goes back to an old Iranian myth called ‘The Smiling Flower’, in which …
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