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Persian New Year's Table Celebrates Nature's Rebirth Deliciously

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In every home, the <em>haftseen</em> table is decorated with <a href=&quot;http://zanmagazine.com/pdf/Zan08_PartyBravo.pdf&quot;>seven items</a> – since seven is considered a lucky number. Each item begins with the letter <em>sin</em> (s) in Persian, and each item is a symbol of spring and renewal. (Azita Mehran/Turmeric & Saffron)
In every home, the haftseen table is decorated with seven items – since seven is considered a lucky number. Each item begins with the letter sin (s) in Persian, and each item is a symbol of spring and renewal. (Azita Mehran/Turmeric & Saffron)

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