In Judaism, a version of this holiday is celebrated for trees on Tu bi-Shevat (TUBE-ish-VAHT).
Zorastrians celebrate this occurrence with a ritual handshake called the "hamazor" (hah-MAH-zore) on the day of Noruz (nor-OOZ). In Judaism, a version of this holiday is celebrated for trees on Tu bi-Shevat (TUBE-ish-VAHT). The main Jewish version of this event begins the High Holy Days and involves the eating of apples dipped in honey and the blowing of a "shofar." That Jewish holiday, celebrating this occurence, is known as Rosh Hashanah (ROWSH hah-SHAH-nah). For 10 points, what is this day which, in the West, comes halfway between the Christian festivals of Christmas and Epiphany?
Zorastrians celebrate this occurrence with a ritual handshake called the "hamazor" (hah-MAH-zore) on the day of Noruz (nor-OOZ).
{New Year's} Day [accept obvious equivalents]