On the thirteenth day of spring, an outdoor picnic is mandatory. Many baskets are packed and outdoor games and toys are collected.
My orchard happens to be so enchanting with apple and pear blossoms in full bloom and the scent of lilacs and jasmines perfuming the air.
We pack a basket filled to the rim with cookies, fruits, sandwiches, and drinks and head outdoors. The traditions of Sizdah Bedar which literally means 13th day-out, are many but one is the tying of grass.
It's been known that on the 13th day of Norouz, which marks the end of the spring festivities, young single girls should tie and untie grass and wish for fertility and good fortune.
The most nostalgic moments are on the evening of Sizdah Bedar when as with all good things in life, there's an end. The next day is the 14th when all students go back to school and normal routine begins.
It's also customary to throw out the Sabzeh, سبزه sprouted wheats on this day.
Spring is the best time for outdoor activities. Picnics thrive in this season. I love seeing picnic baskets filled with food and beverages. Quality time spent with loved ones, indeed.
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