Yalda: A Night of Fire and Tradition

Yalda is one of the ancient Iranian celebrations, and the word “celebration” itself originates from the term “Yasan”, which refers to religious and ritual practices. Yalda symbolizes the birth of the sun. But the question arises: why should the blazing sun be born in the midst of the coldest season, and what is the connection between the birth of light and the darkest and longest night of the year?