Persian New Year 2018 | Nowrooz 1397

I'm super excited to share my 2018 Haftseen (Persian New Year spread w/ 7 symbolic items) with you all this year. I did things a bit different than last years spread: I did not include a fish as I feel terrible when they end up dying after a week or so, and I utilized some of the same items from last year since I have been pressed for time. Both my step-son (10th birthday, double digit milestone!) and Grandmother's 80th birthday is this month and all within weeks of Norooz, so I have been busy planning around those celebrations in conjunction with my regular fashion shoots. This year I incorporated my fave color theme, black and white, but also decided to add a lil Spring blush pink to the mix. 

Here is a brief breakdown of what the items on the Haftseen symbolize: 

HAFTSEEN SPREAD: MAIN ITEMS 

Sabzeh - Wheat or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth 

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 - Apple - symbolizing beauty and health 

Serkeh - Vinegar - symbolizing age and patience 

Sekkeh - Coins - prosperity and wealth 

Sonbol - Hyacinth flower - symbolizing the start of spring 

ADDITIONAL ITEMS ALSO USED ON THE SPREAD 

Mirror and Candles – symbolizing enlightenment and happiness 

Decorated eggs – symbolizing fertility 

Fish – symbolizing life 

Holy book (depending on faith) - symbolizing God's blessing 

Hope these photos add a bit of inspiration to your own Haftseen!

Aideh Noroozeh Hamehgee Mobarak! 

Translation: Happy Blessed New Year Celebration To You All!

NOWROOZ SPREAD DETAILS

Tall Tumbler Glass (used to place Hyacinth in): Target 
Glass Taper Candle Holders: Dollar Tree 
Taper Candles: Dollar Tree 
Holy Bible: Dollar Tree 
Gold Pinch Jigger (used as Dried Fruit holder): CB2 
Artificial Apple: Michael's 
Metallic Gold Spray Paint (used on Apple): Michael's 
 Clear shooter-glasses (Sumac & Samanoo placed in): Webstaurant
Blush Plate's (Eggs, Garlic, Apple, Dried Fruit, and Coins placed in): Marshall's 
Pearl Encrusted Eggs: Marshall's
Acrylic and Gold Handle 'Lucida' Tray: Z Gallerie
'Eivor' Black & White Striped Cloth: Ikea (This is actually a thin throw that I used as a table-cloth! Sold Out, but you can find here & here)