Gift-giving is a deeply rooted cultural tradition practised by humans for centuries. It is a way to express various emotions such as love, gratitude, and appreciation towards our loved ones. The practice of gift-giving can be traced back to ancient Eastern civilizations, where the new year (Nowruz) and birthdays were celebrated in ancient Persia/Iran and marked with gift exchanges.
The Faravahar is a symbol of great importance in Persian culture and history. It is an ancient Zoroastrian symbol that represents “good thoughts, good words, good deeds” and is a reminder to live a good and virtuous life. The Faravahar is often worn as a symbol of pride and identity by Iranians and Persians and is also commonly seen as a symbol of freedom, independence, and self-determination. It is also believed to be a symbol of the connection between the individual and the divine.
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“With an open mind, seek and listen to all the highest ideals. Consider the most enlightened thoughts. Then choose your path, person by person, each for oneself.”
Zoroaster
