Norooz - new year

[A r c h i]

I finally found some very interesting articles about norooz and I also found 7 sin in English :31::31::31:, you can share your articles in English too
Wish everyone has a great year:11::11::11:l
Haft-sin. They are:
Sonbul - hyacinth
Sabzeh - green shoots grown from grain
Samanoo - a sweet pudding made of green wheat
Serkeh - vinegar
Sumac - a herb
Seeb - an apple
Senjed - bohemian olives.


The Haft Sīn

Main article: Haft sin table
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The Traditional Haft Sîn


Haft Sîn (هفت سین) or the seven 'S's is a major tradition of Nowruz. The haft sin table includes seven items specific starting with the letter S or Sīn (س) in Persian alphabet). The items symbolically correspond to seven creations and holy immortals protecting them. Originally called Haft Chin (هفت چین)[citation needed], the Haft Sin has evolved over time, but has kept its symbolism. Traditionally, families attempt to set as beautiful a Haft Sīn table as they can, as it is not only of traditional and spiritual value, but also noticed by visitors during Nowruzi visitations and is a reflection of their good taste.
The Haft Sin items are:

sabzeh - wheat, barley or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth
samanu - a sweet pudding made from wheat germ - symbolizing affluence
senjed - the dried fruit of the oleaster tree - symbolizing love
sīr - garlic - symbolizing medicine
sīb - apples - symbolizing beauty and health
somaq - sumac berries - symbolizing (the color of) sunrise
serkeh - vinegar - symbolizing age and patience
Other items on the table may include:

Sonbol - Hyacinth (flower)
Sekkeh - Coins - representative of wealth
traditional Iranian pastries such as baghlava, toot, naan-nokhodchi
dried nuts, berries and raisins (Aajeel)
lit candles (enlightenment and happiness)
a mirror (symbolizing cleanness and honesty)
decorated eggs, sometimes one for each member of the family (fertility)
a bowl of water with goldfish (life within life, and the sign of Pisces which the sun is leaving)
a bowl of water with an orange in it (the earth floating in space)
rosewater, believed to have magical cleansing powers
the national colours, for a patriotic touch
a holy book (e.g., the Qur'an, Avesta, Bible, Torah, or Kitáb-i-Aqdas) and/or a poetry book (almost always either the Shahnama or the Divan of Hafez)l

[Madame Tussaud]

Hi , dear:20:
Happy new year :11:
:42:I hope you start a very good year . & all of your good dreams 'll come true this year
Please , don't forget me & pray for me next to the 7sin
:46:;)

[Narsis_E]

hi dear archi girl

:20:thank you foryour intresting article ...
i remember that once one had asked about samano in translation topic & I thinke according to this

article there is n't any equivalent for this word in English ...

& now, haji firooz ...amoo noruz :46:

Haji Firuz & Amoo Norooz- The Persian Troubadour & Santa Claus

The old Haji, named Firuz or Firooz, is the troubadour who ushers in the new year with his song, dance and merriment. Haji Firooz symbolizes the rebirth of the Sumerian god of sacrifice, Domuzi, who was killed at the end of each year and reborn at the beginning of the New Year. Wearing an elaborate red costume which is a cross between a court jester, santa claus and perhaps a venician at carnival, the herald uses his tambourine and enlists a few fellow comedians to make the world laugh.

Traditionally, Haji Firooz wears black make up and this is thought to have come from ancient times when the entertainment was provided by black slaves who, with their rather 'strange accents' for the Persians brought laughter to the people. Today’s modern Haji Firooz sings and dances through the streets with tambourines and trumpets spreading joy for Norooz. He often appears at gatherings and entertains by singing, dancing, telling stories and also a few good jokes.
Children and adults all love Haji Firooz who, if you are lucky, will tell a few good tales like that of Amoo Norooz (Amoo Norouz) and other old Persian tales. Amoo Norooz, a distant relative of Haji Firooz is responsible for giving gifts to the children much like Santa Claus. He makes their wishes come true and ensures that they are happy and healthy for many years to come