Багато наших різдвяних традицій святкувались за століття до народження Христа. Вручення подарунків, колоди, коляда, церковні ходи та 12 днів Різдва - все це можна віднести до раннього Месопотамії. #xmas #tree #decoration #lights  

Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before Christ was born. Giving gifts, the Yule log, carol singing, church processions and the 12 days of Christmas can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians. #xmas #tree #decoration #lights  

Apart from the Vatican, Iran is the only theocracy in the world. Because of this political system travelers are advised to study and follow local customs as much as possible and to respect the rules set up by the local people. But, for those who are willing to do so, it is a marvelous country with a lot to offer. Together with Iraq, it holds the Persian heritage and one of the oldest cultures in the world. During the last six thousand years of recorded history, Iran has had hundreds and thousands of philosophers, inventors, builders, and artists, finally building a country. #travel #iran