haft seen, n.All

A Haft-seen (n.) sets out a year's hopes as objects: growth, health, patience, love, and plenty.

A Haft-seen (n.) requires sprouting the wheat two weeks early, which every family remembers about a week late.

A Haft-seen (n.) usually adds a mirror, candles, painted eggs, and a goldfish beside the seven S items.

A Haft-seen (n.) works like a still life that doubles as a wish list.

A Haft-seen (n.) gathers seven items whose Persian names begin with S, such as sabzeh sprouts, garlic, and vinegar.