I know. Christmas isn’t even over yet. But right on the heals of Christmas comes New Year’s Eve one week later. (Time to get planning for the final of the BIG holidays!) Did you know that in most cultures there are foods that are to be eaten on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day for luck and prosperity in the coming year? I knew that in the Southern US, it was good luck to eat black-eyed peas, but other than that, I had no idea there were other New Year’s Eve food traditions. So, I thought I’d share a few of the fun foods from around the world that are said to bring good luck in the new year.
Hoppin’ Johns – Southern US
Vasilopita (Almond Yeast Cake) – Greece
Tamales – Mexico
Soba Noodles – Japan
12 Lucky Grapes – Spain
Lentils – Italy
Pickled Herring – Scandinavian Countries and Poland
Pork with Sauerkraut – Germany
Soft Pretzels – Germany
Tteoguk (Soup) – Korea
Kuku Sabzi (Egg and Herb Frittata) – Iran
Tang Yuan (Dumpling) – China
Raw Eggs – El Salvador
Suckling Pig – Austria
Pomegranate – Turkey
Beans (any type) – Argentina
Rice Pudding – Sweden
Apples – Wales
Onions – Greece
Whiskey – Scotland
Mandarin Oranges – China
So, no matter where your family hails from, where you call home, or what you believe will bring you luck and prosperity in 2023, I hope you have a happy, healthy, and safe New Year!
Here’s to New Year’s Eve Food Traditions that bring luck and prosperity in 2023 and RESETTING your life!
Roberta
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