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What is the Haft-Sin Table?
The Haft-Sin table, translating to the "Seven Seens", which is the one of the letters for "S" in Persian, is a tabletop arrangement with seven different symbolic items that represent concepts from love to old-age. This table is organized and admired during Nowruz, and contains items that all begin with the letter "Seen".
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The Seven Seens ("s")
Sabzeh
Wheat, barley, mung bean, or lentil sprouts growing in a dish. Symbolizes rebirth.
Seer
Garlic. Symbolizes the medicine and health.
Serkeh
Vinegar. Symbolizes old-age and patience.
Semanu
Sweet pudding made from wheat germ. Symbolizes affluence
Seeb
Apple. Symbolizes beauty.
Senjed
Dried oleaster wild olive fruit. Symbolizes love.
Somaq
Sumac fruit. Symbolizes (the color of) sunrise.
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