Spring is finally here, and while some of us may still be waiting for winter to thaw before opening our windows, Nowruz celebrations around the world are just beginning. Rooted in ancient Persia and the Zoroastrian religion, Nowruz has been celebrated by people of diverse ethnic and religious communities for thousands of years. Nowruz (literally “New Year”) officially begins with the Spring Equinox—when the sun is directly over the equator, and evenly casts light to the North and South hemispheres. A time to clean house, buy a new set of clothes, pay visits to your friends and neighbors, and feast on traditional spring dishes. One of the most important aspects of the celebrations is the Haft Seen table. Set up in every household, Haft, the Persian word for the number 7 and Seen for the letter S in the alphabet, means “seven items that start with the letter S.” Each item on the table holds a special meaning —a mirror, for example, symbolizes the reflection of the last year and an egg, fertility. The act of placing them on the table is a family tradition that welcomes a happy and prosperous year. In honor of Nowruz celebrations around the world, the Aseman family has set up our own Haft-Seen in tehran dispatch unit (mehrabad 29/12/1392 or 20/3/2014). we’re celebrating with a global touch! Now let us talk more about each seven items existing in haft seen table separately and the reason why it does exist. 1) Lentil Sprouts (Sabzi): Symbolizes rebirth. 2) Wheat Pudding (Samanu): is for affluence, and the sweet reward of patience. 3) Fruit of the Oleaster tree (Senjed): is for love. It is said that when the trees are in full bloom, its fragrance and fruit send people into drunken love. 4) Garlic (Sir): Symbolizes medicine and health. 5) Apples (Seeb): Represents natural beauty. 6) Sumac berries (Somaq): Is for the color of sunrise, because the appearance of the Sun conquers all evil. 7) Vinegar (Serkeh): Represents patience and old age. Hope you all the best in new year and happy nowruz.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:50:53 +0000
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