Nature can be seen as a main character in Persian New Year stories. Spring, with its rebirth of plants and animals, is what the festival of Nowruz is based on. The sprouting of sabzeh (greens), the blooming of flowers, all play a role in the story of this new year celebration.
In some Persian New Year stories, Jamshid is a main character. He was a very important king in Persian mythology and was associated with the origins of Nowruz.
The Persian people themselves can be considered main characters in the story of the Persian New Year. Their collective celebration, their traditions like preparing the Haft - Seen table, and their joy in welcoming the new year are central to the story.
The Persian New Year, Nowruz, has a beautiful story. It's said to mark the beginning of spring. In ancient Persia, people celebrated the renewal of nature. Legend has it that Jamshid, a great king, introduced many of the traditions associated with Nowruz. For example, the Haft - Seen table which contains seven items starting with the Persian letter 'Seen' like sabzeh (sprouts), symbolizing rebirth and new life. This tradition has been passed down through generations, and families gather to celebrate this new year with great joy, sharing food, and giving gifts to one another.
The main characters are the Persian Cinderella herself, her step - mother, step - sisters and the prince.
The main character is the Jewish man who pretends to be Persian. And there are also the Nazi officers in the concentration camp who he has to deceive.
Well, obviously, the Persian boy is one of the main characters. But there might be other important figures around him, like his family members perhaps, who could play significant roles in his life and the story.
Maybe there's a young protagonist who has just come across the Persian carpet. This character could be curious and eager to learn about the carpet's history and meaning. There might also be an older character, like a family elder or an expert in Persian art, who guides the young one in reading the carpet. The young character's inquisitiveness and the older character's wisdom could create an interesting dynamic in the story.
For the Kitchen God story, the main characters are the Kitchen God himself, the family members, and the Jade Emperor. The Kitchen God has the task of reporting to the Jade Emperor about the family, and the family tries to influence the report in their favor.
The kings themselves are likely to be main characters. They are the ones in power and their actions and decisions shape the events in the stories.
Obviously, Percy would be one of the main characters. Since it's about him being a Persian demigod. There might also be characters from Persian mythology like Rostam or Arash who could play important roles, either as allies or antagonists to Percy.
Often, the main characters include family members. Since family reunification is a big part of Tet. There are also the spirits, like the Kitchen God. He is an important character as his journey to heaven to report on the family is a significant part of the stories related to the Vietnamese New Year.
As I haven't read 'the little new year story', it's difficult to determine the main characters. However, in a story about the little new year, there could be a local storyteller who shares the significance of the little new year with the community. There may also be a group of friends who help each other with the preparations for the little new year, like decorating the house or making traditional food together.