<p>In this episode, I talk about Yalda, which is the longest night in a year. They celebrate it in Iran so it is a Persian ceremony. This corresponds to the night of December 20/21 of the Iranian solar calendar.  Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and the glow of life. </p>

In this episode, I talk about Yalda, which is the longest night in a year. They celebrate it in Iran so it is a Persian ceremony. This corresponds to the night of December 20/21 of the Iranian solar calendar. Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and the glow of life.

<p>In this episode, I talk about Yalda, which is the longest night in a year. They celebrate it in Iran so it is a Persian ceremony. This corresponds to the night of December 20/21 of the Iranian solar calendar. &nbsp;Fruits and nuts are eaten and&nbsp;pomegranates&nbsp;and&nbsp;watermelons&nbsp;are particularly significant. The red color in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and the glow of life.&nbsp;</p>

Yalda night, the longest night in a year

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