The Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda pairs perfectly with Hanukkah
Erev Yalda: Merging Hanukkah and Persian solstice traditions for a festive celebration of light and community.
Tannaz Sassooni shows off an Erev Yalda spread in Los Angeles in December 2023. Rachel Sumekh, her collaborator, stands at the back wearing red.(photo credit: screenshot)
