HAPPY NOROOZ everyone.

Frankie · 04:49 PM

Sunday March 20th, 6:33 am (c)

chiefs4me · 03-19-2005, 04:53 PM

Okay, I will bite....what are you so happy about?

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs4me

Okay, I will bite....what are you so happy about?

Norooz, girl, Norooz!!

4th and Long · 03-19-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Norooz, girl, Norooz!!

Is this some sort of anti-UMKC thread? No Roos?

4th and Long · 03-19-2005, 05:01 PM

Seriously, why do we give a crap about the Persian New Year?

**Rain Man** · 03-19-2005, 05:12 PM

Gesundheit.

memyselfI · 03-19-2005, 05:22 PM

"In harmony with rebirth of nature, the Persian New Year Celebration, or Norooz, always begins on the first day of spring, March 20th of each year. Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and Rebirth. About 3000 years ago Persian's major religion was Zoroastrianism, named in honor of its founder Zoroaster, and arguably the world's first monotheistic religion. Zoroastrians had a festival called "Farvardgan" which lasted ten days, and took place at the end of the solar year. It appears that this was a festival of sorrow and mourning , signifying the end of life while the festival of Norooz, at the beginning of spring signified rebirth, and was a time of great joy and celebration. Norooz was officially acknowledged and named "Norooz" by mythical Persian emperor, Shah Jamshid, from Achaemenid Dynasty (500 BC). Ashaemenied created the first major empire in the region and built Persepolis complex (Takhte Jamshid) in the city of Shiraz. Norooz in Persian means "New Day" and brings hope, peace and prosperity to the world and has been celebrated among people regardless of ethnic background, political views or religion in many countries around the globe such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Georgia, Iraq, Tajikistan, Syria ,Armenia and India. Some of the activities during Norooz are Spring cleaning, buying new cloths, painting eggs, family reunion, giving presents, visiting neighbors and friends and celebrating by having a picnic on the 13th day of Spring. Happy Norooz!"

http://www.norooz.ca/

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Seriously, why do we give a crap about the Persian New Year?

First day of Spring is the perfect time to start a new year, no?

4th and Long · 03-19-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

First day of Spring is the perfect time to start a new year, no?

Only in Persia.

**Rain Man** · 03-19-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Seriously, why do we give a crap about the Persian New Year?

It's your only chance each year to kiss an Iranian girl.

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Only in Persia.

Picky, are we?! OK just celebrate the first day of spring. Happy whatever you'll call it.

Frankie · 03-19-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

It's your only chance each year to kiss an Iranian girl.

4th and Long · 03-19-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

It's your only chance each year to kiss an Iranian girl.

You're a Mesopotamian spy, sent here to introduce us to your women and help repopulate the empire, aren't you?

**Rain Man** · 03-19-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

You're a Mesopotamian spy, sent here to introduce us to your women and help repopulate the empire, aren't you?

As if you American imperialist running dogs could have the life fluids to ... uh, I mean, no.

03-19-2005, 05:37 PM

If you're still up at 6:33 AM, happy NoDoz to you, too.

03-19-2005, 04:43 PM
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memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	"In harmony with rebirth of nature, the Persian New Year Celebration, or Norooz, always begins on the first day of spring, March 20th of each year. Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and Rebirth. About 3000 years ago Persian's major religion was Zoroastrianism, named in honor of its founder Zoroaster, and arguably the world's first monotheistic religion. Zoroastrians had a festival called "Farvardgan" which lasted ten days, and took place at the end of the solar year. It appears that this was a festival of sorrow and mourning , signifying the end of life while the festival of Norooz, at the beginning of spring signified rebirth, and was a time of great joy and celebration. Norooz was officially acknowledged and named "Norooz" by mythical Persian emperor, Shah Jamshid, from Achaemenid Dynasty (500 BC). Ashaemenied created the first major empire in the region and built Persepolis complex (Takhte Jamshid) in the city of Shiraz. Norooz in Persian means "New Day" and brings hope, peace and prosperity to the world and has been celebrated among people regardless of ethnic background, political views or religion in many countries around the globe such as Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Georgia, Iraq, Tajikistan, Syria ,Armenia and India. Some of the activities during Norooz are Spring cleaning, buying new cloths, painting eggs, family reunion, giving presents, visiting neighbors and friends and celebrating by having a picnic on the 13th day of Spring. Happy Norooz!" http://www.norooz.ca/ __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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