Happy Persian New Year - Welcome Spring!

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The forum discussion celebrates the Persian New Year, Nowruz, and the arrival of spring, emphasizing cultural traditions such as Sizdah Bedar. Participants reflect on the differences between the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, noting the significance of spring as a symbol of rebirth. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with childbirth, including the use of epidurals and the varying reactions of newborns. The discussion highlights the joy of new beginnings, both in nature and in personal life, as well as the communal aspects of celebrating these events.

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lisab said:
I wonder how many cultures associate garlic with warding off evil...isn't it supposed to keep vampires away, too? Seems a common theme.

Mmmmm, garlic. If it's nice and strong it will ward off more than evil!

I love garlic. Especially those big cloves of elephant garlic baked in butter or olive oil. :!)
 
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I love garlic too. As long as one's boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse is also a garlic afficionado, there's no problem with loving garlic.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/03/images/20080319-11_p031908cg-0017-515h.html

Okay, garlic, nuts (I think), something smothered in cheese, some sort of sauce and apples all look good to me...but grass? Please tell me that's part of the floral arrangements and not the food. :rolleyes:
 
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I don't think anyone eats any of that stuff on the table. I don't know, we never put out a plate of grass and a bowl of fish.....:rolleyes:
 

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