Guides for Persian families

Short guides for families raising children far from Iran, with ideas to try at home.

Yalda Night

The longest night of the year

What Yalda Night is, why we eat pomegranates and watermelon, and simple ways to celebrate it with your child far from Iran.

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Nowruz and the Haft-Sin

The Persian New Year, for children

A simple guide for parents abroad: what Nowruz is, what each Haft-Sin item means, and easy ways to celebrate with your child.

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Naneh Sarma & Amu Nowruz

A folk tale of winter and spring

The old Persian story of Granny Winter and Uncle Nowruz, retold for children, with ideas for sharing it at bedtime.

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Haji Firuz

The joyful herald of Nowruz

Haji Firuz, the singing herald of the Persian New Year: who he is, his famous song, and how families present him today.

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