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The Haft-Seen table represents nature. By tradition, Iranian families take great pains to create the most beautiful Haft-Seen table that they can, for not only does it embody values both traditional and spiritual, it is also appreciated by the visitors during Nowruz visiting exchanges as a reflection of the families' aesthetic sense and good taste. | The Haft-Seen table represents nature. By tradition, Iranian families take great pains to create the most beautiful Haft-Seen table that they can, for not only does it embody values both traditional and spiritual, it is also appreciated by the visitors during Nowruz visiting exchanges as a reflection of the families' aesthetic sense and good taste. | ||
==Items starting with the Persian letter "س": | ==Items starting "س"== | ||
Items starting with the Persian letter "س": | |||
* ''Sabzeh'' (سبزه): the symbol of rebirth and growth. | * ''Sabzeh'' (سبزه): the symbol of rebirth and growth. | ||
* ''Samanu'' (سمنو): the symbol of power and strength. | * ''Samanu'' (سمنو): the symbol of power and strength. | ||
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* ''Seeb'' (سیب): the symbol of beauty. | * ''Seeb'' (سیب): the symbol of beauty. | ||
* ''Seer'' (سیر): the symbol of health and medicine. | * ''Seer'' (سیر): the symbol of health and medicine. | ||
==Other items starting with the Persian letter "س" are sometimes included:== | ==Other items starting with the Persian letter "س" are sometimes included:== |