Do you know that Nowruz or Naw Ruz means New Year? Long long ago in Persia they celebrated springtime as the New Year. Today, in March, on the first day of spring, Nowruz is celebrated by many cultures and countries around the world, in their own different ways. In our family we love to celebrate Nowruz by remembering some of the old Persian customs. Come and join us as we prepare for Nowruz, the springtime New Year!