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8 Lucky New Year's Foods From Around the World

Eat your way to a lucky 2022 with kids

Published on: December 28, 2021

8 Lucky New Year's Foods From Around the World

Pickled herring
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Pickled herring

In Poland, Germany, and parts of Scandinavia, pickled herring is eaten to ring in the New Year. These silver fish are thought to bring good luck in finance to those who eat them because of their color. Herring also symbolize bounty because they are an abundant food source in Western Europe. Scandinavians often serve a midnight smorgasbord on New Year’s Eve, and pickled herring served in a cream sauce or with onions is often the centerpiece of the feast.

Happy New Year in Polish: Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!

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