Monday, March 21, 2011

Our New Year (the first day of spring)

Happy first day of spring! Or as we Persians say, Naw Ruz, meaning "New Year." Unlike the Gregorian calendar that starts over in winter, the Persian New Year is simultaneous with the spring equinox.

If you're interested in reading about the way Persians celebrate, Aura Joon has posted a really beautiful description here. I read her post and sweet childhood memories flooded my mind.

Here are a few glimpses of our backyard right now. It's overflowing with flowers, and I'm loving every bit of it.




  
Welcome spring.    

13 comments:

  1. your backyard looks fantastic! have a great week!

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  2. i was wondering if you had connected with Aura in this crazy place we call the interwebs!

    Happy Nowruz!

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  3. um, that roaring jungle cat just made my afternoon. happy spring, sweet friend!

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  4. oh wow! so beautiful! love the bucket table.

    xoxo!

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  5. So pretty! I love your whiskey barrel table!

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  6. Oh green, flowers, blooms - jealous!! Love your barrel table, totally reminds me of Tennessee!

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  7. It's so refreshing isn't it!? I threw out some wildflowers last year and they are coming up this year! Ok, only two so far...

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  8. beautiful!!! and have a happy new year!!!

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  9. what a wonderful idea to celebrate the new year at the beginning of spring - it makes perfect sense and I loved reading Aura Joon's post!

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  10. you have such a lovely backyard! welcome, spring, indeed! :)

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  11. Happy Naw Ruz! And thank You for this incredible piece of information, I love learning about other cultures :)

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