The spring flowers pop out of the ground and graceful daffodils stand tall next to tulips, and hyacinth stems.
A few things to do before Norouz such as shopping new things, mainly flowers, and cleaning the house off dust and spider webs.
The spirits are lifted when the scent of flowers intoxicate the air with the aroma of treats that leave the kitchen and land in crystal platters; almond caramel jeweled treats, coconut, walnut, and almond macaroons, raisin cakes, and delicate dainty chickpea cookies line up to form the spread with polished red apples, oranges, tangerines, and small green cucumbers.
Norouz brings a new feeling of hope and renewal. The beginning of the year in the Iranian calender or 1st day of spring is based on centuries old traditions. The collection of these traditions and rituals makes this holiday exotic, festive, and fun.
And last but not least is the exchange of brand new cash bills as gifts, especially to children. The money is usually spent on snacks and vendor foods or toys...
On the 13th day of spring, an all day outdoors picnic is planned. Large baskets of food and drinks are packed and families head to nearby wildlife parks, lakes, mountains, and hillsides picnic spots. Soon, a large spread is on the grass and games begin.
Happy Norouz, and as we say in Persian language, Farsi,
"har rouzetan norouz, norouzetan pirouz means "may everyday of your life be like Norouz, and your Norouz be happy"...
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