Persian New Year 2025 | Norooz 1404
Thursday, March 20, 2025
This year, I’ve chosen pink as the theme for my Haftsin, a color that’s found its way into many of my celebrations this year—my Christmas tree and decorations were pink, too! Pink feels fitting as a woman and mother, representing femininity and warmth.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates renewal and the arrival of spring. This year feels especially meaningful as I reflect on the blessings I’ve received, particularly the home I bought for myself and my daughter, Mahara, last year. It’s been a big step for us, and every day in our new space feels like a new chapter.
Nowruz has deep roots in Persian history, symbolizing light, life, and new beginnings. The Haftsin table, with its seven symbolic items, reminds us of the hopes we carry into the new year. This year, the pink theme feels perfect, representing love, nurturing, and the warmth of home—things I’m so grateful for as I build this new life with Mahara.
Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Nowruz, filled with love, growth, and new beginnings!
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Below is a breakdown of items placed on a Haftsin or Haftseen (Haft = 7 and seen = S's - Persian New Year spread w/ 7 symbolic items of your choosing that start with an S) & their symbolism:
HAFTSIN (or HAFTSEEN) SPREAD: MAIN ITEMS
Sabzeh - Wheat or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth
Samanoo - A sweet pudding made from wheat germ - symbolizing the sweetness of life
Senjed - The dried fruit of the oleaster tree - symbolizing love
Seer - Garlic - symbolizing medicine & to ward off bad omens
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
Somagh (sumac) - symbolizing the spice of life
ADDITIONAL ITEMS ALSO USED ON THE SPREAD
Eyeneh vah Shamdon (Mirror and Candles) – symbolizing enlightenment and happiness
Tokhmeh Morgh (decorated eggs) – symbolizing fertility
Mahi (Fish) – symbolizing life
Holy book or Hafez Book of Poems (depending on faith) – symbolizing God's blessing
Saleh No Mobarak! (Happy New Year!)
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