Iran
SHORT INFORMATION
Climate of Iran
Iran has a variable climate. In the northwest, winters are cold with heavy snowfall and subfreezing temperatures during December and January.
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
Christmas in Iran (Persia)
Christmas in Iran is known as the Little Feast. For the first 25 days of December, a great fast is observed, during which no meat, eggs, milk, or cheese is eaten.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Tea in Iran
The history of tea culture in Iran started at the end of the 15th century.