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Why do we eat black-eyed peas on New Year's?
Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.
Why Do People Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Years? Inside the Black American Tradition
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is an African American tradition that dates back to slavery in the 1800s. Many have adopted it in modern times.
A New Year’s Tradition: Black-eyed peas and greens
The holidays are just about over by now. Perhaps the last of the big traditions was celebrated at lunch on New Year’s Day. The reason for eating black-eyed peas and some type of greens for New Year’s is fuzzy.
Southern Black-Eyed Peas For Good Luck In The New Year
Classic Southern black-eyed peas take some time, but the flavor they get from a low simmer with ham hocks, herbs, and aromatics is worth the effort.
How Texas revived black-eyed peas: Start off 2025 lucky in Fort Worth restaurants
Why do we eat peas for good luck? It’s a tradition that Texas turned into marketing hype. Here’s where to find them in restaurants.
Tamales, black-eyed peas, King cake and more New Year's food traditions for luck in 2025
Whether it's making tamales to bring families together or eating 12 grapes to ensure a sweet new year, see 10 foods to welcome in 2025.
Green grapes & black-eyed peas: Why some think these New Year's food choices bring good luck
On New Year's Eve, people plan to test out "grape theory" and eat 12 green grapes or taste the Southern tradition of black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year.
What is behind the tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's?
If 12 grapes are eaten at the stroke of midnight, Spanish tradition holds good luck will be by your side for the entire year.
Eating for luck: The global rise of 12 grapes tradition
In a few hours, we shall welcome the year 2025. In recent years, a popular trend associated with this celebration has been eating 12 grapes immediately after the clock strikes midnight. This is believed to bring luck and prosperity in love.
Are you eating 12 grapes tonight? | Viral New Year’s tradition explained
The New Year 2025 is just a few hours away, and celebrations across the globe are buzzing with unique traditions. Among them, the 12 Grapes Tradition has taken the world by storm, dominating social media feeds and becoming a hot topic of conversation.
Get a Dry January buddy, eat black-eyed peas and try a polar bear plunge — plus 10 more health hacks to kick the new year off
Three-star guard Bryce James, a son of NBA star Lebron James, gave the Arizona Wildcats a New Year's Day commitment. Ten ...
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Southern traditions served fresh: Lafayette rings in New Year with symbolic feast
For generations, cabbage, black-eyed peas and other symbolic foods have been a staple of New Year’s celebrations in the ...
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Ingredients for a prosperous new year
Some people believe what they eat and when they eat it, can lead to a more prosperous 2025. Grocery cashier Cassie Alayn saw ...