Round 10: Tossup 6

In one country, comedic performances on this holiday feature characters with names meaning “goat beard” and “bald-head.” A fortune-telling ritual on this holiday sees a poem mixed in with personal belongings in a boloni jug. In one religion, a monthly fast is ended by this holiday which is associated with the Most Great Name of God and is the first of the eleven holy days when (10[1])no work is done. A Santa-like figure known as “Amu” or “Uncle” brings children gifts on this holiday, which is preceded by a spring-cleaning tradition dubbed “shaking the house.” (-5[3])Goldfish bowls and a germinated wheat pudding called samanu may be arranged upon haft-sin tables during this holiday, which is preceded by a day of bonfire jumping known as Chahārshanbe Suri (“cha-HAR-SHAHN-beh soo-REE”). For 10 points, name this Iranian New Year. (10[4]0[3])■END■

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