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8 Lucky New Year's Foods From Around the World

Eat your way to a lucky 2022 with kids

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8 Lucky New Year's Foods From Around the World

Black-eyed peas, greens and cornbread
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Black-eyed peas, greens and cornbread

In the American South, black-eyed peas are served on New Year’s Day to ensure good luck all year, but you have to eat at least 365 peas — one for each day. The meal is usually accompanied by greens and cornbread. Greens, whether collard, mustard or cabbage resemble paper money and bring good fortune in finance. Cornbread — the color of gold — adds more luck with money. Smart Southerners cover all their bases by cooking the peas with pork.

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