Beyond the food and poetry, Yalda is a profound celebration of family and community. It is customary for younger generations to gather at the homes of elders, often sitting around a Korsi—a traditional low table with a heater underneath and a large wool blanket draped over it. Tucked in together against the winter cold, family members spend the hours recounting ancestral myths, telling jokes, and singing songs. This communal warmth serves as a literal and metaphorical shield against the longest darkness of the year, reinforcing the bonds of kinship.
