Haft seen ideas

Happy Nowruz everyone! That’s the Haft Sin at my aunt’s house in Tabriz. I think it is soooo pretty. How much I had wished for more time and space so that I could have my own Haft Sin t…

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…

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

Persian haft sin

Today I'll show you how to start growing your own Sabzeh for Norooz, or Easter Grass for Easter, from lentils or wheat.

Another year has passed and again another Nowruz is here. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical Northward equinox, which usually occurs on March 21 or the previous/following day depending on where it is observed. I would like to wish you a wonderful Persian New Year (Nowruz). Hope this new year brings you joy, health and prosperity ♥

Happy Nowruz 1395/2016 from Persian Mama

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Rashin kheyriyeh

Easter Tree designed by Roanne Robbins photographed by Kelly Fitzsommons for www.pithandvigor.com

These Rosh Hashanah recipes are the ones we make every year in our Persian Jewish home and enjoy with family and friends.

Persian/Iranian Recipes

Parisa Kaprealian on Instagram: "Comment EGGS and I will direct message you a link for the few ingredients you will need to make your own. Norooz {Persian New Year} marks the first day of Spring and Iranians celebrate Norooz by setting a traditional and decorative table {sofreh haftseen} of items that all symbolize something good to come in the new year. One of the many decorative items are eggs {tokhmehmorgh} which represent family. Sharing a quick DIY on how to decorate your own…

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Sofreh Haft-Seen The Table of the Seven S's. Sabzeh (Wheat Sprouts): Representing rebirth and fertility. Sabzeh (Wheat and Lentil Sprouts) Sabzeh (Mung Bean Sprouts) Senjed (Dried Fruit of the Lotus Tree): Representing love. Somagh (Sumac): Representing the spice of life. Samanoo (Sweet Pudding made with germinated wheat): Representing the reward of patience. Serkeh (Vinegar): Representing age. Sekkeh (Coins): Representing wealth and prosperity. Seeb (Apple): Representing natural beauty…

Don't let the kids have all the fun—try some of our Easter craft ideas for adults to add a bit of sophistication (and some glam) to your decorations.

Haft-Sin design.