Probably more food is consumed during the New Year celebrations than any other celebrations of the year. In some countries, families always prepare a vegetarian dish to symbolize good health. Although various ingredients would be root vegetables or fibrous vegetables, many people attribute some good superstitious beliefs in them.
Traditional New Year foods like filling the table with abundance of fruits are also thought to bring luck. Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes “coming full circle,” completing a year’s cycle. Others believe circle symbolizes a coin, so it could bring one more money. For that reason, the Dutch believe that eating donuts on New Year’s Day will bring good fortune.
Many parts of the U.S. celebrate the new year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by hog jowls or ham, either one. The Southern States like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, will always have the full blown full southern soul dinner or supper just steaming with money and luck.
No matter what food you are preparing, following the traditions of your heart is still the best choice for food on your New Year's table, after all it's the New Year's so welcome it with all your might!
May you all have a bountiful and peaceful New Year!
Many parts of the U.S. celebrate the new year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by hog jowls or ham, either one. The Southern States like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, will always have the full blown full southern soul dinner or supper just steaming with money and luck.
No matter what food you are preparing, following the traditions of your heart is still the best choice for food on your New Year's table, after all it's the New Year's so welcome it with all your might!May you all have a bountiful and peaceful New Year!
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