We just celebrated Shabe Yalda (Yalda Night) on December 21. It is commonly celebrated tradition by Persians, and others across the region, and the world. It is the longest night of the year, and so people gather with family and friends over the course of the night, as they stay awake till after mid-night, and some till dawn, while reading stories, poetry, or listening to music, and eating pomegranate, watermelon, and dry fruits with tea.
The morning after, I was wondering how interesting that this celebration coincides with Hanukkah, and Christmas, as even the concepts are similar, re-birth, and victory of light over darkness.
This made me also wonder, that if these celebrations are similar, then MAYBE? the originating source is the same. And if so, then MAYBE? all the languages, cultures, ethnicities, and religions are from the same source. And if so, then maybe it is time to do something about it and find a solution for the divide. And MAYBE? we can start by re-thinking and re-forming the man-made national boundaries in such a way to allow every human being to move, live, love, study, work and pray anywhere they may desire.
Considering the circumstances, it sounds difficult? Yeah, but it is a worthwhile endeavor, which requires intelligent people around the world, who realize the value of this to focus on it, and get it done. If we can land on the Moon, then we can get this done too.
May the light come out victorious soon from these dark times we are all living.
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