These days, in celebration of Norooz, one notices so much commotion, as it has always been the case. Iranians living abroad plan their new year by whose house or restaurant or cabaret to attend for celebration. Those living in Iran, if young, plan how to perform Chahar Shanbeh Soori (last Tuesday night celebration before the end of the year), in order to avoid the establishment’s confrontation. Older ones are busy, as usual, in providing for the festivities. House cleaning is in order as well. Some would like to know about the origination of Norooz, especially that Norooz was recognized this year as a national Iranian holiday by the UN.