5 15 Published Dec 31, 2010, Updated Sep 27, 2021 Good luck and prosperity for 2021… yes please! Most cultures have their own spin on what foods will indeed bring luck. The Southern tradition of greens, black-eyed peas and pork tends to resonate with me.
Good Luck Foods for the New Year
This delicious recipe includes three major good luck foods. And, best of all — it’s healthy and vegetarian!!
Greens: This good-luck food is the color of money. Greens, such as kale, collards, and cabbage, are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day because of their association with wealth and economic prosperity.Black Eyed Peas: A common good luck food in the southern United States, black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, their shape and abundance representing coins. Hoppin’ John is the classic Southern New Year’s dish.Pork (or tempeh bacon in this case): As pigs root for food, they keep their feet planted and push their snouts forward, signifying progress and future prosperity.
