Christmas in IRAN

Merry Christmas...

With the arrival of the joyful Christmas season, Iranian Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as well. What is Christmas in Iran like?
Iran is where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. Today Iranian Christians start the “Little Fast” on December 1 that is fasting from animal products. And the “Big Fast” occurs during Lent that is six weeks prior to Easter.
Less than 1% of Iran’s populations are Christians consisting of Armenians, Assyrians, Catholics, Protestants and Evangelical Christians. Armenian Christians celebrate Christmas on the same day as Epiphany on January 6, while the rest celebrate this day on 25 December. The celebration takes place in the church and at home. After Church service, everyone enjoys the Christmas dinner which they call “Little Feast.”
Christians of Iran are not familiar with Santa Claus; so, gifts are not generally exchanged but children get new clothes which they wear proudly on Christmas Day.
When the cheerful spirit of the season comes around, it hits every soul despite their beliefs or religions. In fact, Christmas decorations take place throughout the country, specifically in major cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz and even religious cities such as Mashhad.
Decorated Christmas trees, decoraions, and gifts are all over the stores which are very popular among the young generation of Iranian Muslims as well.
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