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7 recipes for Nowruz to make a fragrant feast on Persian New Year

The perfect gift for children, introducing them to one of the oldest and most beautiful traditions!

Inspired by Ferdowsi's Epic Poem, The Shahnameh, this children's book series features fantastic tales from Ancient Iran.

In Iran, people celebrate the New Year on the first day of spring when everything starts anew. The trees will grow new leaves, the flowers new petals, and the grass new greenery. They call this day “Norooz,” or “New Day.”

This book is a simple explanation of Persian ancient ceremony of the Nourooz for children age 3-5. Grace is a character who loves to learn about everything and she is getting familiar with her cultural ceremonies.

Do you know that Nowruz or Naw Ruz means New Year? Long long ago in Persia they celebrated springtime as the New Year. Today, in March, on the first day of spring, Nowruz is celebrated by many cultures and countries around the world, in their own different ways.

"The Meaning of Nowruz" introduces young readers to essential elements of Nowruz spring festival as it is celebrated around the world. It reminds children of their bond with nature, their family traditions, friendships, and their ability to forgive and start over.

When seven-year-old Soraya sees dancers at a Nowruz dance show, she thinks she can master the Persian dance in a day. But as her grandmother gives her a couple of lessons, Soraya begins to understand that the grace of the Persian dance comes with a lot of practice.

Kian can't wait for Persian New Year! His family has already made a haft-seen, and Kian's baba and maman told him that all the things on it start with S and will bring them joy in the new year. Kian wonders if he could add just one more S, to make his family even happier.

Cultural celebrations and festivals are common to people all over the world. These events celebrate different historical and cultural practices and share some important community functions.

This education pack contains assembly and lesson plans along with activity and resource sheets to help pupils aged 7-11 learn about some of the special features and traditions associated with the celebration of Nowruz.