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Nowruz Trivia

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  • What does senjed (oleaster) symbolise?
    love
    rebirth
    all of the above
    happiness
  • What do Sekkeh (coins) symbolise?
    wealth
    none of the above
    power
    new beginning
  • What does sumac spice symbolise?
    sunrise
    reflection
    wealth
    sunset
  • Only the Ismailis celebrate Navroz?
    False
    True
  • Navroz literally means...
    New Year
    New Moon
    New Life
    New Day
  • What does samanu (sweet wheat germ pudding) symbolise?
    wealth
    none of the above
    sweetness/wealth
    fertility
  • What are some of the items placed on the haftseen table?
    dices, clocks, rings, anything you want
    apple, garlic, fishbowl, vinegar, hyacinth, coins, mirror
    sweet corn, turkey, napkins, pie, mash patatoes
    clock, dices, frames, cups, cookies
  • What does seeb (apple) symbolise?
    life
    beauty
    prosperity
    growth
  • What are some of the festival(s) celebrated in Spring?
    Holi
    Easter
    Navroz
    All of the Above
  • What does serkeh (vinegar) symbolise?
    patience
    attachment
    love
    medicine
  • In Iranian culture, Navroz is celebrated for 13 days?
    False
    True
  • We cannot add any additional items to the half seen table which do not start with the letter "s"?
    False
    True
  • What does hyacinth (flower) symbolise?
    spring
    beauty
    freshness
    easter
  • What does haftseen mean?
    The 6 items that start with the letter "s" which are placed on the table
    The 16 items that start with the letter "s" which are placed on the table
    The 14 items that start with the letter "s" which are placed on the table
    The 7 items that start with the letter "s" which are placed on the table