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Kafbikh
Kafbikh (Persian language, Persian: کفبیخ) is a type of traditional Iranian sweet made in Khorasan Province, Khorasan, specially in the cities of Gonabad and Birjand. It is a foodstuff eaten traditionally at Yaldā Night, Yalda, the ancient Persian celebration of the winter solstice. Preparation Kaf is a marshmallow-like sweetmeat prepared from the root of the plant ''Acanthophyllum squarrosum'', a member of the plant family Caryophyllaceae. The root is cleaned and boiled for a minimum of three times, the water being discarded after each preliminary boiling, until the liquid extract has lost all trace of bitterness and acquired a sweet smell and taste. During this ceremony, the Mucilage, mucilaginous root of the plant Chubak, or Bikh (Acanthophyllum), is soaked in water and after several boilings, is placed in a large earthenware pot called a Tegar. Preparation is a family affair, family members taking it in turn to whisk the root decoction for hours on end, using ''das ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaldā Night
Yaldā Night () or Chelle Night (also Chellah Night, , lit. "fortieth night") is an ancient festival in Iran, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan that is celebrated on the winter solstice. This corresponds to the night of December 20/21 (±1) in the Gregorian calendar, and to the night between the last day of the ninth month ('' Azar'') and the first day of the tenth month (''Dey'') of the Iranian solar calendar.The longest and darkest night of the year is a time when friends and family gather together to eat, drink and read poetry (especially Hafez) and ''Shahnameh'' until well after midnight. Fruits and nuts are eaten and pomegranates and watermelons are particularly significant. The red colour in these fruits symbolizes the crimson hues of dawn and the glow of life. The poems of Divan-e Hafez, which can be found in the bookcases of most Iranian families, are read or recited on various occasions such as this festival and Nowruz. Shab-e Yal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
