I have been anticipating this Persian New Year {1395} since last year Persian New Year because I knew this one would be the most exciting one for me now having my daughter Sienna here. Last year I was very pregnant and with all of my might and swollen feet I managed to prettify a Haftseen as it’s a favorite holiday for me and a huge deep rooted tradition for us Iranians.

I wanted to prettify a spread a little different than my usual interest in neutral hues. My daughter adds so much color to my life and I wanted my Haftseen to reflect exactly that.

As always, here is a brief breakdown of what the items on the Haftseen symbolize:

{HAFTSEEN SPREAD}

sabzeh – wheat or lentil sprouts growing in a dish – symbolizing growth
samanoo – a sweet pudding made from wheat germ – symbolizing wealth
senjed – the dried fruit of the oleaster tree – symbolizing love
seer – garlic – symbolizing medicine
seeb – apples – symbolizing beauty and health
serkeh – vinegar – symbolizing age and patience
sekkeh – coins – prosperity and wealth
sonbol – hyacinth flower symbolizing the start of spring
sumac – symbolizing the sunrise

{OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE ALSO USED ON THE SPREAD}

a mirror and lit candles – symbolizing enlightenment and happiness
decorated eggs – symbolizing fertility
a bowl with goldfish – symbolizing life
holy book {depending on faith} – symbolizing God’s blessing

As we embark on another year, I wish my readers who celebrate a very happy and healthy new year! Aideh Noroozeh hamehgee mobarak!