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The correct term for the Now Rooz table is Haft Seenee (tray) and not the letter Seen. The latter is of recent origin but because it has been repeated over and over again it has gained legitimacy.  If you have paid attention to any traditional Now Rooz table or for that matter tables set up by western businesses to solicit Persian customers, you will notice that on it are some colored eggs, a pomegranate, a live fish in a bowl, a mirror… to name just a few of the obvious items. The names of these items do not start with the......