Setting a sofreh or special table setting is the first step in honoring the ancient traditions of our ancestors on several holidays. In this week’s episode, Bita and Beata dive into what goes on each of the sofrehs, what they represent, and also common themes amongst them. These happy occasions include the following seasonal transitions and also when people get married:   Norouz/Norooz | the Persian New Year with setting a haftsin;  Mehregan | celebration of fall and special setting  Yalda | the Persian winter solstice celebration Sofreh aghd | Persian wedding setting   This episode is sponsored by Sadaf Foods, award winning home-made Persian sauces. Find them online at Sadaf.   Use special offer code:  Modern15 For 15% off of kashk, esfand, and norouz collection Free shipping on all orders over $100   Feel free to submit a question for our Ask the Beats segment of our show and we will feature it in a future episode!  Email us with your question, [email protected] or leave us an audio message through Instagram @modernpersianfood   Modern Persian Food podcast references: Episode 75:  Norooz Haft Seen Episode 51:  Mehregan Episode 114:  Yalda Winter Solstice Episode 20:  Persian Weddings with Nilou   All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes   Sign up for the email newsletter here!   Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and share this episode with a friend.   Podcast production by Alvarez Audio