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The Festival of "Yalda"
Brief information about the celebration of the winter solstice in Iran with the festival of Shab-e yalda, "which refers to the birthday or rebirth of the sun." This site presents a brief history, and description of the traditions of the Yalda festival, including bonfires, holiday foods, and prayers. Includes a list of similarities with the celebration of Christmas. From a website by two Iranian writers.
http://www.artarena.force9.co.uk/yalda.htm
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