The traditional altar set for Noruz must include seven things that start with the letter "S". For my altar, I use some items that start with the "S" sound in Farci, and some items that start with "S" in english...Here are my seven S's:
Sebze - sprouted lentils
Serkeh - vinegar
Seer - garlic
Saffron - used often in Persian cooking
Sumac - a spice used in Persian cooking
Salt - my addition
Seeds - my addition
The altar always includes some spring flowers such as hyacinth, tulips or jonquils. I like to add a bowl of eggs as well.
It makes perfect sense to me to welcome a new year with the beginning of spring.
Aidee shomo mobarack!
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