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NEW YEAR TRADITIONS
THE IRANIAN NEW YEAR IS CELEBRATED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING,
MARCH 20. ON THIS DAY IT IS CUSTOMARY TO VISIT FRIENDS AND EXCHANGE
GIFTS. PARENTS GIVE GIFTS OF MONEY TO THEIR CHILDREN. TYPICAL FOODS
ARE TOASTED MELON SEEDS, SWEETBREADS AND OTHER SWEETS.
Submitter comment:
THESE CUSTOMS WERE PRACTICED IN THE INFORMANT'S HOME
TOWN OF SHIRAZ, IRAN.
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- March 20 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Spring |
Date learned: 03-00-1980