Christmas in Iran

"Idah Saidan"

Christians in Iran do not eat eggs, cheese, milk or meat during Advent. They call this time the "little fast" (the "big fast" being Lent, before Easter). After church on Christmas Day they have a "little feast" for Christmas dinner which is usually a chicken stew called harasa. Presents are not usually given but children wear their new clothes with pride.

Iran, which used to be called Persia, is thought to be where the Three Wise Men came from to see Jesus.

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