Memolink Trivia 01/01/02

[Corganiacs]

black-eyed peas

Here's why and use your own judgment:
Many parts of the U.S. celebrate the new year by consuming black-eyed peas. These legumes are typically accompanied by either hog jowls or ham. Black-eyed peas and other legumes have been considered good luck in many cultures. The hog, and thus its meat, is considered lucky because it symbolizes prosperity. Cabbage is another "good luck" vegetable that is consumed on New Year's Day by many. Cabbage leaves are also considered a sign of prosperity, being representative of paper currency. In some regions, rice is a lucky food that is eaten on New Year's Day.


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[jediliz]

Thank You! I did not know that!

[LISA1013]

thanks

[devlina2u]

Thanks!!

[Pipanella]

Corganiacs, you're right. I found it on another site, too. It said that black-eyed peas resemble coins, and they swell when cooked, so are associated with wealth and prosperity.

I didn't know this either. I always had heard you should eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day for luck.

[Corganiacs]

i thought youre supposed to eat collard greens, us Southerners you know, for mo' dough for the new year and all

didnt know this neither

[buckeyemomma]