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    Celebrations•Persian New Year {Norooz}

    PERSIAN NEW YEAR 2022 | NOROOZ 1401

    April 19, 2022

    March and April are always my busiest months of the year. My husband’s, my brother’s, my son’s, my daughter’s and my mom’s birthday are all within weeks of each other in March and April. Adding to these special days, Persian New Year {Norooz} is one of my favorite holidays and it falls in between all of my loved ones celebrations. It’s a whirlwind of good times and a big beautiful blur.

    On top of all of these celebrations, this year I decided to design some Haft-Seen spreads {traditional Iranian New Year table / spread} other than my own and here I am to finally share some that I designed. This one was for my dear friend Tina Sadri and her beautiful family.

    If you are unfamiliar with Norooz {Persian New Year}, Norooz in its literal translation means New Day – “No” means New and “Ruz” means Day. It is observed based on the Persian calendar and it is a celebration of the beginning of Spring marking the first day of Spring as the first day of the new year. Norooz has Persian and Zoroastrian origin however there are many ethnic groups around the world that celebrate Norooz as it is based on the Gregorian calendar. 

    The way Iranian’s prepare for the arrival of Norooz is by setting and prettifying a table spread with symbolic and traditional items that represent many elements in our life and new year to come. Seven specific items are placed on the spread that start with the letter “S” or to be more specific the Persian letter “Seen”. Haft-Seen in its literal translation means 7 (Haft) seens. 7 “S’s”. 

    Below is a brief breakdown of the traditional Haft-Seen items:

    {HAFTSEEN SPREAD}

    {SABZEH} wheat or lentil sprouts growing in a dish – symbolizing growth and renewal
    {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
    {SOMAGH} sumac – symbolizing the sunrise and sunset

    {Other items that are used on the spread that don’t start with the letter “S”}

    Mirror and lit candles – symbolizing self reflection, enlightenment and happiness
    Decorated eggs – symbolizing fertility and family 
    A bowl with goldfish – symbolizing life
    Holy book {depending on faith and optional} – symbolizing God’s blessing
    Traditional pastries, nuts, and dried fruits – symbolizing food and feasts
    Flowers, flowers, and more flowers 

    I hope that you find inspiration and enjoy this annual Persian New Year post of mine. Wishing you and yours all the best to come.



    HAFT-SEEN STYLING, DECOR, + DESIGN: Parisa Kaprealian
    FLORAL DESIGN: Alina Fiore
    PHOTOGRAPHY: Irma Lomidze
    NOROOZ PASTRIES: Maison De La Fork



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