What is Persian New Year?
Nowruz marks the first day of spring or Equinox and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. Nowruz is partly rooted in the religious tradition of Zoroastrianism. Among other ideas, Zoroastrianism is the first monotheistic religion that emphasizes broad concepts such as the corresponding work of good and evil in the world, and the connection of humans to nature. Zoroastrian practices were dominant for much of the history of ancient Persia. Nowruz is believed to have been invented by Zoroaster himself.
Haft Seen:
The table behind Emerson is called the Haft-Seen or the seven 'S's is. The haft seen table includes seven items all starting with the letter seen in the Persian alphabet.
The seven traditional foods are:
- sabzeh: lentil, barley or wheat sprouts growing in a dish, symbolizing renewal
- samanu: a thick, sweet pudding made from wheat germ, symbolizing affluence
- senjed: dried fruit of the lotus tree, symbolizing love
- sir: garlic, symbolizing medicine
- sib: apples, symbolizing health and beauty
- somaq: sumac berries, symbolizing sunrise
- serkeh: vinegar, symbolizing age and patience.
Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
