Spring Clean into Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year

Get ready for the biggest holiday in the Persian culture by spring cleaning your kitchen, home, and mind! Persian New Year, also known also as Nowruz or Norooz, marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated around the world. 

In this episode, we’ll give you the tools to tackle “Khooneh Takoni” spring cleaning through your house and life, and prepare for a clean slate to start the new year off on. The beginning of the year is about renewal, a fresh start, and hope for a bright future. 

We’ll share an overview of the Nowruz/Norooz season, covering off traditions and rituals to get us ready, how to celebrate the actual event, including what to eat, and the grand final nature picnic on the 13th day after Nowruz.

Green foods are the staple for this occasion and we chat about our favorite dishes and how to serve them.

Check out these previous episodes for an indepth listen to Nowruz/Norooz Persian New Year:

Episode 22:  Prelude to Persian New Year and Char Shambeh Souri 

Episode 23 :  Persian New Year Haftseen and Food 

Episode 24:  Persian New Year Siz Da Bedar  

Episode 73: Growing Sabzeh with Naz Deravian

Episode 75:  Norooz Haftseen 

Episode 126:  Persian New Year Nowruz 

Episode 128: Setting Sofreh

Episode 164:  Extra Sweet Nowruz with Zozo Baking 

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Opening and closing music composed by Amir Etemadzadeh, www.amirschoolofmusic.com

Podcast production by Alvarez Audio