Spring cleaning
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Spring cleaning is the practice of thoroughly cleaning a house in the springtime. The practice of spring cleaning is especially prevalent in climates with a cold winter. In many cultures, annual clean
The Spring Clean, a 19th century painting
Nowruz
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Nowruz is New Year's Day on the Iranian calendars, including the currently used Solar Hijri calendar. Historically, it has been observed by Iranian peoples, but is now celebrated by many Persianate cu
Spring cleaning
…order before an audit or inspection could be said to be doing some spring cleaning. Some researchers trace the origin of spring cleaning to the Iranian Nowruz, the Persian new year, which falls on the first day of spring. Iranians continue the practice of khaneh tekani (Persian: خانهتکانی; literally "shaking…
Haft sin, Nowruz, Still life 3205068
Novruz holiday 1
Mountain child
Traditional costume for Nowruz