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enthusiasticBoy

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

March 17, 2009

In harmony with the Nature, the Iranian New Year Celebration or NOROZ!(a Persian word that means "New Day.") always begins on the First day of Spring! Noroz ceremonies are symbolic representations of (Persian)Zoroastrian ancient concept. When we are in the last days of the year, people start to prepare themselves to welcome the New Year, but how..We start spring-cleaning, wash the carpets, clean the windows, and plant some new flowers like Sonbol, Shamdanie... We buy new clothes and gifts especially for children. But we try to make every thing new! It has its own philosophy. The first day of spring means the new birth of earth, Nature. By trying to make everything new we want to show our happiness, thanksgiving of this wonderful God’s gift, Spring! A ceremonial table called Sofreh-e Haft Sin (cloth of seven dishes), All Seven{or more} items in this ceremonial table starts with the Persian letter “ Seen ” or “ S ” in the English.
  1. Sabzeh - wheat, barley or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth
  2. Samanu - a sweet pudding made from wheat germ - symbolizing the ultimate sophistication of Persian cooking.
  3. Senjed - the dried fruit of the oleaster tree - symbolizing love
  4. Sir - garlic - symbolizing medicine
  5. Sib - apples - symbolizing beauty and health
  6. Somaq - sumac berries - symbolizing (the color of) sunrise
  7. Serkeh - vinegar - symbolizing age and patience
Other items on the table may include: 
  • a few coins represent prosperity and wealth
  • a basket of painted eggs represents fertility
  • a bowl with goldfish (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)
  • A mirror which represents the images and reflections of Creation as we celebrate anew the ancient Persian traditions and beliefs that creation took place on the first day of spring.
  • a holy book (e.g., the Qur’an, Avesta, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Bible, or Torah) and/or a poetry book (almost always either the Shahnama or the Divan of Hafez)
  • On either side of the mirror are two candlesticks holding a flickering candle for each child in the family. The candles represent enlightenment and happiness.
  • rosewater for its magical cleansing powers
The herald – Amo Noroz(Uncle New Year)The traditional messenger of Noroz is called Amo Noroz! He brings good news for the people. He sings and dances through the streets wearing dark make-up and red clothes. 

After that it is Noroz during this time people visit each other to say happy New Year and receive their gifts(Edie) by these visiting they destroy the root of hatred and plant the seed of kindness and peace!

 

 

August 12, 2008

is it good?

I desinged this picture for my desktop.

is it cool?

link: http://mehdiahmadian.persiangig.ir/image/Lastmehdi.jpg

 

 

12:17 PM Mar 15 2009

hoda_h_65@yahoo.com
Iran, Islamic Republic Of

 that's great boy. It seems that you are a big time fan of gestures ;D kidding

July 17, 2008

•Why do we survive and live ? •Do you believe God?(why?) •Why God create a very very huge number of people in every time?(does it have any reason or motto?) •Why ?why?why?... First and beforehand I prefer to say a lot of people live without thinking about these questions because life it is not possible without thinking about these questions but if some body wants to think about these same questions his future is depends on some condition. If he/she can a find a satisfying answer his life will be wonderful life But if he can't maybe he will swerve …. If you are a human who thought about these questions but he/she could not find a satisfying answer or he/she could find a satisfying answer … If you intend to understand more and more send me your comment to speak and discuss about it with another friends in friendly discussion for helping ourself… How do you think about your self ?which group of people do you think you are in? Hey come on revolutionize your life !