#hyacinths are the special flowers of norouz

[learning-persian]

It’s the Persian New Year; 1401. The turn of the century. We call the new year “Norouz” نوروز, which literally means ‘new day’ and starts on the first day of Spring. And put seven certain things that begin with an S on a table and call it ‘Haftseen’هفت‌سین, which means ‘Seven S’s’. Things like Seeb (apple), Seer (garlic), Sekke (coin) but also other things that don’t start with an S like painted eggs, a mirror and candles. All have symbolic meanings, like heath, wealth and good fortune. Happy Norouz to everyone who celebrates it!