The link below is a brief introduction to the history of NowRuz, Persian New Year. The Persian tradition has 3000 years of history; every year on the first day of spring, Persian people celebrate their new year; it is called Nowruz.
What is Nowruz? is a great video that takes you to the heart of this tradition. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJw7inziHCM&feature=player_embedded
Happy Possibilities!