Shab-e-yalda, last night of Autumn

Iranian celebrate the last night of every fall. In this celebration they decorate a table using pomegranate, watermelon, nuts and a Divan of Hafez. Usually they also prepare a proper meal and eat with family of friend. Using the book of poetry by Hafez they also try to predict a certian desier they have just for fun and entertainment. Also back in the old day (or even now) people would stay up the entire night gathering around something called a Korsi which is very cozy and sweet.

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