Traditionally, black-eyed peas and greens are eaten on New Year's Day — preferably as the first meal of the year. The peas symbolize coins, and the greens represent money, both believed to bring ...
For generations, cabbage, black-eyed peas and other symbolic foods have been a staple of New Year’s celebrations in the South. But why do we eat these particular foods, and what do they mean?
Americans eat black-eyed peas for New Year's to bring about good fortune in the coming year. But that's the short answer. The long one involves a shared family tradition that celebrates the legume ...
There's a Southern food tradition involving black-eyed peas that dates back to the Civil War, which many believe is a way to attract prosperity in the new year. So why not give it a try?
New Year tradition of eating black-eyed peas at midnight There's a Southern food tradition involving black-eyed peas that dates back to the Civil War, which many believe is a way to attract ...
Looking for what to eat on New Year's Day? Black-eyed peas are the answer for many.(Allison V. Smith / 127112) What are you supposed to eat on New Year’s Day? For many North Texans, the answer ...