Haft seen

See how Nowruz is celebrated, get Nowruz recipe inspiration for the Persian New Year and learn the symbolism of the Persian Haft Seen table.

ORIGIN OF THE HOLIDAY: NOROOZ نوروز March is a month of celebration. March 20 is when winter becomes spring. This transition of the season is the Spring Equinox, celebrated since ancient times, by people in many regions of central Asia and the middle-east. These regions were once part of the Persian Empire. The ancient Zoroastrian Persians celebrated this time as the New Year. It has been believed that it was introduced by Ahura-Mazda. They marked this occasion with many festivities that are…

an illustrated guide to an Iranian new year tradition

After a long blogging hiatus, I am back with a new post about Nowruz, my favorite holiday. This Nowruz is undoubtedly unlike any other in the past. As you all know, these are very difficult times for so many of us as we try our best to stay positive and get through this pandemic day by day. We are all coping with feelings of fear, anxiety, isolation and economic hardship. However, life continues to go on and seasons change and with the spring equinox comes a new sense of hope, growth…

Alexandre on Instagram: Sofreh Haft Seen all ready to go for Nowruz 🌱🌼🌞 #haftseen #haftsin #nowruz #persiannewyear #sofrehhaftseen #iran #persian

Happy Nowruz 1403 🪻🕯️🪞🥚🧄🍎🌷🇮🇷 Nowruz, the Persian New Year, symbolizes rebirth and renewal. It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of Spring, reflect on the past year, and look forward to new beginnings. The Haft Seen table holds elements that begin with the letter “S” which consists of seven items that symbolize various things and begin with the farsi letter S. These items include: 🍎 Sib [Apple] symbolizing beauty and fertility. 🧄 Seer [Garlic] symbolizing medicine and offering…

A complete guide to the traditional haft-sin table for Norouz (Persian New Year) including 7 essential items, common additional items, and Persian desserts.

Salam Forever on Instagram: "Serkeh (vinegar): Is an ancient symbol that has been used for centuries to represent courage, strength, and resilience. One of the seven elements of Haft seen for Nowruz. Serkeh symbolizes our ability to overcome obstacles and remain resilient no matter what life throws at us!! 🙌💫 Exclusively for Salam Forever . . . . #illustration #spring #greetingcards #persian #salamforever #salamforevergram #persiancard #greetingcarddesigner #persiangreetingcard #maker…

Just days ahead of the Persian New Year or Nowruz, Iranian people from all walks of life begin to make home-made cookies as part of a traditional custom.