There are many foods that connotate good luck that are to be
eaten on January first. These are some
of the most common. I've linked each one with a recipe so you can enjoy and the best recipes combine more than one!
In many Asian countries, people eat long noodles on New Year's Day in order to lengthen their life. One catch: You can't break the noodle before it's fully in your mouth.
Green symbolizes luck - think about four leaf clovers, money, and jade jewelry. Since many New Year’s resolutions include a healthier lifestyle, greens can translate into kale, brussels sprouts, and peas.
Cinnamon
In Germany, Ireland, and parts of the United States, cabbage is associated with luck and fortune since its green hue resembles money. This includes sauerkraut, so a meal of pork chops and sauerkraut is the perfect New Year’s meal.
In some countries, people associate fish with moving forward into the new year since fish swim in one direction. Other people, however, think fish symbolize abundance since they swim in schools.
Thought to resemble coins, lentils are eaten throughout Italy on New Year's Day to bring good fortune in the year ahead.
Long associated with abundance and fertility, pomegranates are eaten in Turkey and other Mediterranean countries as a sign of good luck. It doesn't hurt that this jewel-toned fruit is in its prime come January.
Black-Eyed Peas
Considered a common good-luck food in the South, black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, especially when served with collard greens. Which brings us back to the beginning with green foods. Another perfect combination.
In many Asian countries, people eat long noodles on New Year's Day in order to lengthen their life. One catch: You can't break the noodle before it's fully in your mouth.
Green symbolizes luck - think about four leaf clovers, money, and jade jewelry. Since many New Year’s resolutions include a healthier lifestyle, greens can translate into kale, brussels sprouts, and peas.
Cinnamon
It is a powerful spice which has been used medicinally
around the world for thousands of years. This is also a magical spice that is
used for success, healing, action, energy, protection, prosperity, love, and purification. A great item to move your life into a new place for the new year.
Pork, once reserved for the elite, symbolizes wealth and
prosperity. Aim high this year by filling up with a hearty pork dinner on January
1st.
In Germany, Ireland, and parts of the United States, cabbage is associated with luck and fortune since its green hue resembles money. This includes sauerkraut, so a meal of pork chops and sauerkraut is the perfect New Year’s meal.
In some countries, people associate fish with moving forward into the new year since fish swim in one direction. Other people, however, think fish symbolize abundance since they swim in schools.
Thought to resemble coins, lentils are eaten throughout Italy on New Year's Day to bring good fortune in the year ahead.
Long associated with abundance and fertility, pomegranates are eaten in Turkey and other Mediterranean countries as a sign of good luck. It doesn't hurt that this jewel-toned fruit is in its prime come January.
Black-Eyed Peas
Considered a common good-luck food in the South, black-eyed peas are thought to bring prosperity, especially when served with collard greens. Which brings us back to the beginning with green foods. Another perfect combination.
May your New Year by Prosperous, Bountiful and Filled with Joy!
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