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I celebrate Nowruz because it is a reminder of who I am and where I come from. Having lived outside of Iran for nearly 40 years, it is a reminder of my roots and how my early years as a child in Tehran continue to shape the person I am today.

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ORIGIN OF THE HOLIDAY: NOROOZ نوروز March is a month of celebration. March 20 is when winter becomes spring. This transition of the season is the Spring Equinox, celebrated since ancient times, by people in many regions of central Asia and the middle-east. These regions were once part of the Persian Empire. The ancient Zoroastrian Persians celebrated this time as the New Year. It has been believed that it was introduced by Ahura-Mazda. They marked this occasion with many festivities that are…

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#ontheblog - We love learning about traditional celebrations because it keeps the party going all year long. Today, Yasi is talking about Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration. I didn't know that it featured my favorite spice, sumac, but it *does*! We really contain multitudes.

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