SAEDNEWS: The apple is one of the important elements in the Nowruz Haft-Seen table. However, there are certain points to consider when using apples, and if you are not aware of them, it is better not to include apples in your Haft-Seen arrangement at all.
According to Saednews, Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration, is accompanied by a beautiful and meaningful table setting known as the Haft-Seen. This table includes seven items whose names begin with the Persian letter “S,” each symbolizing special concepts. One of these items is the apple, which represents health, beauty, and love. However, there is an important tradition to observe when placing apples on the Haft-Seen table.
As a symbol of health and beauty, apples should be placed on the Haft-Seen table according to the number of family members. According to a traditional belief, if only one apple is placed on the table, it is better not to include apples at all. This custom reflects the idea that apples should correspond to the number of family members so that positive energy and health are shared among everyone.
If a mother is pregnant, an additional apple should be placed for the unborn child. This symbolizes care for the health and future of the family.
In Iranian families, elders are usually responsible for setting the Haft-Seen table. This tradition is rooted in their concern for the well-being of family members. Therefore, the mother or grandfather often places the apples on the table.
After the Nowruz holidays end, the apples should not be discarded. Instead, they should be consumed and shared among family members, symbolizing the continuation of health and happiness in the new year.
By observing these customs in arranging the apples, it is believed that positive energy and happiness can be brought into the home. Following these traditions can give your Haft-Seen table a special and spiritual significance during the Nowruz celebration.
