03-19-2004, 09:51 PM
I must extend a Happy New Year to all of you. Let me explain.<br>
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The Persian Tradition, going back thousands of years, is to Celebrate the New Year on the second Winter changes to Spring. Now, obviously this is much easier to do with modern timing keeping methods, so we literally do it down to the second. But the Tradition for all Mithrix and Zoroastrians is to celebrate the coming of the new year with a party and libations and celebration the moment we go from the season of winter to spring.<br>
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Mithrix is an offshoot religion of Zoroastrianism. Main difference is that we believe that Mithra is one of the Angels so to speak in Zoroastrianism and Mithrix believe that he is the god. We believe that he is subject to Ahura Mazda and Mithrix believe he is Ahura Mazda. It would be as if Jesus was not the son of God but God himself. Most of the other aspects of the religions are the same.<br>
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Now, obviously as it moved into Roman Europe other changes were made to it, much the same as other religions have gone through their changes. But here are some interesting aspects for you to have fun with, especially since tonight is the new year, around 10:30.<br>
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The cross which is a wholly Zoroastrian symbol, that Zoroastrians themselves nolonger adhere to, is a very powerful symbol for Ancient Zoroastrians and Mithrix. Mithra was born on a holiday today that we celebrate as Christmas. His birthday was later replaced by the Romans with the Birthday of Jesus. We celebrated the birthday of Mithra to a virgin couple. We also celebrate is passing near the time of Easter as well. His crucifiction was on a tree that we today use as the christmas tree, for his sould keeps it ever green. There is a major holiday to Mithra called the Mehregan celebration in fall. It is when the month and the day both carry the name Mithra.<br>
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But in the New Year, all pay homage to life being brought to the world again in the coming of spring. The main signs of fire, water, air and earth are all sacred parts of this tradition. Both Mithrix and Zoroastrians participate in such rituals.<br>
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Therefore, as with the present Zoroastrians, and a few Mithrix that I have known, we celebrate the coming New Year.<br>
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So, from a Sassanian to my Roman friends, Shadzi va Shadbash (happiness to you and be happy) and may the graces of Mithra protect all of you in the coming new year, except when we Sassanians face you on the Field of battle. Then may you fall, but in all of your splendor and glory as the noble soldiers that you are.<br>
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Ardeshir<br>
Happy New Year to all of you.<br>
p.s. Persians had a special tradition of using a drinking cup called a Rython, or as we pronounce it ree-ton which could only be placed down on its side. This means that your cup must never be set down, until the libation has been properly consumed by you. Good drinking to all of you and in good health. <p></p><i></i>
<br>
The Persian Tradition, going back thousands of years, is to Celebrate the New Year on the second Winter changes to Spring. Now, obviously this is much easier to do with modern timing keeping methods, so we literally do it down to the second. But the Tradition for all Mithrix and Zoroastrians is to celebrate the coming of the new year with a party and libations and celebration the moment we go from the season of winter to spring.<br>
<br>
Mithrix is an offshoot religion of Zoroastrianism. Main difference is that we believe that Mithra is one of the Angels so to speak in Zoroastrianism and Mithrix believe that he is the god. We believe that he is subject to Ahura Mazda and Mithrix believe he is Ahura Mazda. It would be as if Jesus was not the son of God but God himself. Most of the other aspects of the religions are the same.<br>
<br>
Now, obviously as it moved into Roman Europe other changes were made to it, much the same as other religions have gone through their changes. But here are some interesting aspects for you to have fun with, especially since tonight is the new year, around 10:30.<br>
<br>
The cross which is a wholly Zoroastrian symbol, that Zoroastrians themselves nolonger adhere to, is a very powerful symbol for Ancient Zoroastrians and Mithrix. Mithra was born on a holiday today that we celebrate as Christmas. His birthday was later replaced by the Romans with the Birthday of Jesus. We celebrated the birthday of Mithra to a virgin couple. We also celebrate is passing near the time of Easter as well. His crucifiction was on a tree that we today use as the christmas tree, for his sould keeps it ever green. There is a major holiday to Mithra called the Mehregan celebration in fall. It is when the month and the day both carry the name Mithra.<br>
<br>
But in the New Year, all pay homage to life being brought to the world again in the coming of spring. The main signs of fire, water, air and earth are all sacred parts of this tradition. Both Mithrix and Zoroastrians participate in such rituals.<br>
<br>
Therefore, as with the present Zoroastrians, and a few Mithrix that I have known, we celebrate the coming New Year.<br>
<br>
So, from a Sassanian to my Roman friends, Shadzi va Shadbash (happiness to you and be happy) and may the graces of Mithra protect all of you in the coming new year, except when we Sassanians face you on the Field of battle. Then may you fall, but in all of your splendor and glory as the noble soldiers that you are.<br>
<br>
Ardeshir<br>
Happy New Year to all of you.<br>
p.s. Persians had a special tradition of using a drinking cup called a Rython, or as we pronounce it ree-ton which could only be placed down on its side. This means that your cup must never be set down, until the libation has been properly consumed by you. Good drinking to all of you and in good health. <p></p><i></i>