A table set up during the Persian spring new year festival of Nowruz. In English Haft Sin literally means ‘7 S spread’ as in 7 items that begin with the Persian Letter ‘Sin’ Meanings for the table and the items meant to be on it are numerous and varied, most likely due to the holiday being so ancient that its meanings have shifted over time. Many people include more than seven items. Here is a basic list of items that might be present: garlic, grass, wheat paste known as samanoo, vinegar, sumac, coins, goldfish, mirror, candlesticks, water in a bowl, eggs, and hyacinth flower. Each item holds multiple symbolic meanings. 
Sohan Asali
Persian Honey and Saffron Almond Dessert- caramelized honey with hints of aromatic of saffron.
Recipe here
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Recipe with step-by-step pictures here
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Recipe with step-by-step pictures here
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Korsi
A heated wooden box that Persians sit their legs under together. Electricity or hot coals keep the inside of the box warmed and a blanket is placed ontop of the box to keep the warmth sealed inside.
Avang Records
Avang Records is an absolute gift to the world. Sure it’s a great record label with dozens of wonderful Persian artist, but it’s more than that. Avang Records is based in America and they find Iranian artist that might never be heard if it was not for them. Currently Iran doesn’t allow most singers to produce music. Female voices are frequently banned too. Singers in Iran must remain underground unless they pass the strict regulations set up by the government. Add to this that Iran doesn’t have good copyright laws or music distribution methods and it starts to seem amazing that any Iranian singers are every heard from at all. But thanks to Avang Records Youtube Channel , the world can hear the latest in Persian music. Now if only they would subtitle their work to English 🙂
Dariush
Dariush- Iranian singer with a very relaxing voice.
Tehrangeles
A very colorful part of Los Angeles that is largely populated with Iranians who left dodge after the Iranian Revolutions of 1979. They came hoping to find more freedom and have created a very interesting piece of L.A. Also known as Persian Square and Persian Hills.
Tah’dig
Tah’dig is the rice at bottom of the pot when it is a crunchy, slightly burnt, oily layer. A favorite of many Iranians.
Roof of Tehran
A place where people go to socialize, have ice cream. Sometimes you can even find singing, dancing and guitar playing…that is until the morality police come and break it up.
Divoonatam
Divoonatam means i am crazy about you
Esfand
An Iranian incence that is burnt to keep away the evil eye. Waved around your head, it should be considered a compliment since it means they have deemed you important enough to garner the jealous of others.
Azizam
Azizmam – my dear
Aziz – dear
khargooshak azizam = my dear bunny
Drive-by Dating
With no discos or nightclubs, people in Iran rely on cruising certain blocks to arrange dates. Phone numbers are shared while the cars are still in motion.
Benz
Benz- the other dream car for Iranians. What’s up with Iranians and their love of German cars?
1921 Mercedes Truck
1921 Mercedes Benz Truck – there are still lots of these 1970s trucks on the streets of Iran. With the embargo this is one of the only trucks that has been able to withstand the years. The Mac truck is the other one.
Bob Esfanji
Bob Esfanjee is the funny name Iranians call Sponge Bob, which happens to be quiet a popular show with the children. Every wonder what Sponge Bob sounds like when he speaks Farsi?
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy seems to be a favorite of Iranians. It’s probably because it was dubbed so perfectly from English to Farsi. Watch it here and you’ll know Iranians have the best dubs on the planet.
Hayedeh
A famous female Iranian singer with a timeless voice who died too young.
Doostet Daram
Dooset Daram – It’s how you say ‘I love you’ in Farsi
Paykan
The old national car of Iran. It means arrow.
BMW
BMW – the preferred car of choice for many Iranians around the world.
Monkerat
Monkerat was the old Iranian morality police. During their time, they didn’t allow couples to even be on the street together. They made it their duty to arrest and interrogate mixed sex couples. They were around from around 1974-1991.
Gashte Ershad
Gashte Ershad is the current Iranian police force that is tasked with preserving girls’ morality. This ‘guidance patrol’ likes to harass girls that wear too much make-up, go to dark alleys and talk loudly. This task force is mostly made up of older woman that go around scooping girls into their vans to take to the station to arrest. In general, the Gashte Ershad don’t go in restaurants or cafes.
The Little Farsi Manual 