How Iranians Celebrate Christmas
Iranians are so happy during the Christmas time, In Iran, there are many religions which are practiced by people of this nation, and Armenian Iranians and Iranian Christians celebrate Christmas. Even though Islam is the official religion of the country, Iran is one practices of their the religions few freely.
Countries in the Christmas region celebrations that in allows Iran its can citizens be of similar other to faiths those to that are seen in other countries. Adorning of Christmas trees with lights and other ornaments is a common scene which adds color to the homes and localities during the festive season.
Another aspect that is common is the giving of gifts to celebrate the season of giving; people give gifts to their loved ones and friends. Special Christmas dinners are also taken and some of the mouth-watering food that is prepared may be a combination of Persian cuisine with a Christmas touch.
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Although Iran is mainly a Muslim country, it has always been tolerant of other religions. The Armenian Christians have been residing in Iran for many centuries now; they have their own churches, schools, and cultural centers wherein they are able to observe their faith and celebrate Christmas with a lot of fanfare and merriment. This cultural diversity is an evidence of the diversification of the Iranian culture
Christmas in Iran is a time for spending time with family and being together as a family. It is very common to see people sitting down to a good meal, opening presents, and telling each other stories. Children are always excited about the arrival of Santa Claus who is also known as Baba Noel in some parts of the world including Iran.
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