The table set for Nowruz, the Haft-Seen table, is a significant aspect of the celebration and holds deep symbolic meaning. The Haft-Seen table typically includes seven items, all starting with the Persian letter "seen" (س), hence the name "Haft-Seen" (Seven S's). Each item represents a different aspect of life, nature, or hope for the new year. While the specific items ...

• calendar_month March 19, 2024
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Pagan Spring Festivals: Many ancient cultures, including the Persians, Egyptians, and Greeks, celebrated spring festivals to mark the end of winter and the beginning of the agricultural season. Eggs were often incorporated into these celebrations as symbols of fertility and new life. People would decorate eggs and exchange them as gifts to welcome the arrival of spring. Pre-Christian Europ...

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Halloween, celebrated on October 31, has origins steeped in ancient traditions and folklore, merging Celtic rituals, Christian influences, and a rich tapestry of myth. The roots of Halloween trace back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"), marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. For the Celts, this transition was w...

• calendar_month October 31, 2024
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