The First Snow

Grandmother tells her granddaughter an ancient Persian legend: Nane Sarma lives high above the clouds and waits every year for the person she has heard so much about. His name was Navruz, and he never came to the city just like that — Navruz brought with him warmth and the spirit of spring. While waiting for her guest, Nane Sarma puts her house and garden in order, and then snow and rain fall on the earth. Tired, she falls asleep, and when Navruz finally reaches her house, he finds Nane in a deep sleep...