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  2. Amu Nowruz - Wikipedia

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    Amu Nowruz (Persian: عمو نوروز, "Uncle Nowruz"), also known as Baba Nowruz (بابا نوروز), [1] [2] is a legendary character originating in Iranian folklore. According to the folklore, he appears annually at the beginning of spring, together with his companion Haji Firuz, to mark the beginning of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year.

  3. List of festivals in Iran - Wikipedia

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    The followers of this church have a blend of Persian and Assyrian culture. Iran has a large and fast growing Christian community gaining popularity amongst Persians. During Christmas times, Christmas trees can be seen from windows in Tehran and north-western provinces.

  4. Nowruz - Wikipedia

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    The word Nowruz is a combination of the Persian words نو (now, meaning 'new') and روز (ruz, 'day'). Pronunciation varies among Persian dialects, with Eastern dialects using the pronunciation [nawˈɾoːz] (as in Dari and Classical Persian, however in Tajik, it is navrūz , written наврӯз ), western dialects [nowˈɾuːz] , and ...

  5. What Does 'Noel' Mean, Exactly? - AOL

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    In fact, in French, Joyeux Noel means "Merry Christmas." Related: These 100+ Holiday-inspired Baby Names and Their Meanings Are Perfectly Festive for Your Little Blessing Noel Is a Popular Baby Name

  6. Yalda Night - Wikipedia

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    [rs 1] [rs 3] [rs 4] According to Dehkhoda, [rs 5] "Yalda is a Syriac word meaning birthday, and because people have adapted Yalda night with the nativity of Messiah, it's called the name; however, the celebration of Christmas (Noël) established on December 25, is set as the birthday of Jesus. Yalda is the beginning of winter and the last ...

  7. The history and meaning behind traditional Christmas colors

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    Learn about the history and meaning behind traditional Christmas colors: red, green, gold, white and purple. Experts explain their origins and significace.

  8. Nardoqan - Wikipedia

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    Given the historicity of Turko-Persian (religious, literary, and cultural) ties, and the symbolism of pomegranate fruit among Iranians during Yalda, the two festivities manifestly share origins. It is also used as an equivalent name for the Christian holiday Christmas .

  9. 125 Best Merry Christmas Wishes To Write in Christmas Cards - AOL

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    2. Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small. 3. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. 4. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter! 5. Merry Christmas with lots ...