Carful investigation on Calendar and its related ceremonies which is part of the public culture will be a good guidance in studying the social values and sociological researches. Calendar writing has a long antiquity in Iran. Iranians have experienced various calendars, some traces of which can still be found among different folks and tribes. One of those remaining calendars which bear the signs of ancient culture is Sangsari calendar. This calendar is considered as part of the cultures of folks among Sangsari’s which is associated with Mehri and, Zoroastrian, and national culture. This article, while focusing on sangsari calendar these customs and celebrations; explains about popular public songs in Sangsar which is closely related to the calendar and living system of the people. Investigating these songs helps us gain a general familiarity with the spirit of the people of this land and also become familiar with some of their social relationships.

Keywords: Calendar, Sangsar, Folk literature, Ceremonies, Songs

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