For some fun, and something different, I looked up traditions around the world and some food that is consumed on New Years Eve to bring good luck.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries, for luck in love.
Pork & Kraut, according to german superstition symbolizes wealth.
Greens, according to tradition symbolizes luck in finances.
Asian Noodles, slurping the noodles without breaking symbolizes long life.
Grapes, Spaniards pop a grape for each stroke of midnight, representing the calendar ahead. If one is sour, watch out for that month.
Cornbread, the southern saying goes...peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.
Oranges, said to bring prosperity.
Fish, believed to be lucky new years eve food because their scales resemble coins, they swim in schools which invokes the idea of abundance, and fish swim forward which symbolizes forward progress.
Black Eyed Peas, symbolizes great luck and future blessings.
Dumplings, tradition says they bring financial luck.
Cake, symbolizes coming full circle.
Pigs, symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Germany.
Some other traditions include having money in your pockets, jumping off a chair, having an onion on your front door, opening your windows and doors, wearing colored undies, burning wishes written on paper, kissing...all of course at midnight.
Additionally make sure all your washing is done as to not carry your "dirty laundry" into the New Year!
Happy New Year, All!
