Shab-e Yalda is the Iranian celebration of the winter solstice when families gather to eat, dance, sing and recite poetry. It’s all about honoring the slow return of daylight as the shortest day of the year comes to an end. And like any good celebration, food plays a vital role. Marco Werman talks to Louisa Shafia, a Persian chef and author, about the holiday and how she celebrates it.
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