In more traditional families the father and the first born son will walk around the house with a lit candle and a small mirror to ritually bless the physical space. Lit candles on the spread are left to burn till they are finished. The first few days are spent visiting older members of the family, relatives and friends. Kokou Sabzi', a mixture of fresh herbs with eggs fried or baked is also served. The next day rice and noodles 'Reshteh Polou' will be consumed.
Regional variations exist and very colorful feasts are prepared.
In the ancient times each of the items corresponded to one of the seven creations and the seven holy immortals protecting them. Today they are changed and modified but some have kept their symbolism. Zoroastrians today do not have the seven 'S' but they have the ritual of growing seven seeds. The ancient Iranians also grew seven seeds as a reminder that this is the seventh feast of the creation, while their sprouting into new growth symbolized the festival's other aspect as a feast of resurrection and of eternal life to come. Decorated with colorful ribbons it is kept till the last day and will be disposed off on 'Sizdeh be dar', the 13th day while outdoors.