On the last Wednesday of the year, Iranians celebrate Chahārshanbe Suri. People gather together in the streets and alleys to make bonfires and jump over them while singing the traditional songs.
Jumping over the fire is believed to be burning out all of your fear in your subconscious and spirit, in order to enter the new year brand new.
Traditionally on this night, many children also wrap themselves in cloaks, going door to door and banging spoons on pots and pans, asking for treats from the neighbors.
It is believed that the louder the children bang their spoons, the more they are beating out the last unlucky Wednesday of the New Year.