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The following are the primary items of Haft-sin, whose Persian names begin with the letter sin in the Persian alphabet.

  1. Sabzeh (سبزه) – wheat, barley, mung bean, or lentil sprouts grown in a dish.
  2. Samanu (سمنو) – wheat germ sweet pudding.
  3. Senjed (سنجد) – Persian olive.
  4. Serkeh (سرکه) – vinegar.
  5. Seeb (سیب) – apple.
  6. Seer (سیر) – garlic.
  7. Somāq (سماق) – sumac.

SenjedSonbolSomāq

Coins (سکه sekke), hyacinth (سنبل sonbol), and clock (ساعت saat) are sometimes included too. Other symbolic items that are typically used to accompany Haft-sin include a mirror, candles, painted eggs, goldfish, and traditional Persian confectioneries.

A "book of wisdom" is also commonly included, which might be the Quran, the Bible, the Avesta, the Shahnameh, or the divān of Hafez

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 that start with Persian letter "س":

  • Sabzeh (سبزه): the symbol of rebirth and growth.
  • Samanu (سمنو): the symbol of power and strength.
  • Senjed (سنجد): the symbol of love.
  • Somāq (سماق): the symbol of sunrise.
  • Serkeh (سرکه): the symbol of patience.
  • Seeb (سیب): the symbol of beauty.
  • Seer (سیر): the symbol of health and medicine.

Other items that start with Persian letter "س" that are sometimes included:

  • Sonbol (سنبل): the symbol of spring's arrival.
  • Sekkeh (سکه): the symbol of wealth and prosperity.
  • Saat (ساعت): the symbol of time.

Items that don't start with "س" but, nonetheless, are invariably included:

  • eggs (تخم‌مرغ رنگی): the symbol of fertility.
  • mirror (آینه): the symbol of self-reflection.
  • candle (شمع): the symbol of enlightenment.
  • goldfish (ماهی قرمز): the symbol of progress.
  • book (کتاب): the symbol of wisdom.

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