Norooz Customs
In harmony with the rebirth of nature, the Iranian New Year Celebration, or NOROOZ, always begins on the first day of spring.
Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts -
the End and the Rebirth; or Good and Evil.
A few weeks before the New Year, Iranians
clean and rearrange their homes.
They make new clothes,
bake pastries and germinate seeds as sign of renewal.
Some of the activities during Norooz are:
-family reunion,
-giving presents,
-visiting neighbors and friends
-and celebrating by having a picnic on the 13th day of Spring.
Haft Seen
Is a spread with seven items which each symbolizes a wish or theme. All seven items in this ceremonial table starts with the Persian letter Seen or S in English. The Haft Seen spread is usually put out a week before the New Year, which sets the mood for celebration. The seven items are:
Sabzeh (grown wheat or lentil) for rebirth,
Samanu (flour and sugar) for sweetness of life,
Sekeh (coin ) for prosperity and wealth,
Senjed ( dried fruit of Lotus tree) for love,
Seer (garlic) for health,
Somaq ( sumac berries) for warmth
and Serkeh ( vinegar) for patience.
Also there other items on the Norooz spread such as painted eggs, which represent fertility, a mirror that represents image and reflection of life, and a goldfish in a bowl that represents life.
Happy Norooz!
Happy Norooz!
Happy Norooz!
Happy Norooz!
Happy Norooz!
Comments
Dear Reza!
I wish you a happy and prosperous new year!
we are in third month of our new years.;-)
but welcome to MEC.
And i hope havegood time in here.
I know it's so late
but i want to share
Thanks all for your kindness.
As Mohhamad said the sweet prayer for me (and maybe for all) in time of changing year to new one is as follows:
Oh reformer of hearts and minds
Director of day and night
and transformer of conditions
Change ours to the best in accordance with your will
It's makes a strong power in my heart to begin my new year with full of energy,So i like it.
I hope you have a good time in new Norooz. ;-)
Best.
How are you spending this precious life
If all there is in the world you attain
You have naught if you don’t have love
*****
Pity you , if your heart to love you don’t entrust
Even if you reach the stars , all will be worthless
Express love
Give love
Fereydon Moshiri
Nice group
یا مقلب القلوب و الابصار
Oh reformer of hearts and minds
یا مدبر الیل و النهار
Director of day and night
یا محول الحول و الاحوال
and transformer of conditions
حول حالنا الی احسن الحال
Change ours to the best in accordance with your will
It's adequate and goals for me that want say .
Happy Norooz. see you soon in our hometown .
love
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