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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.
Here's How Long You Should Soak And Cook Black Eyed Peas
When it comes to cooking, you should soak the peas in water for 12 hours or overnight, and that's just the start of the process.
Why do black-eyed peas symbolize new year’s luck? Here’s the origin story.
Looking for good luck and prosperity in 2025? Eat black-eyed peas with collard greens – or cabbage – and a slice of cornbread on New Year’s Day.
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.
You'll Ruin Your Stovetop Black-Eyed Peas If You Forget This Step
Black-eyed peas are a New Year's Day tradition that brings luck and prosperity. But if you forget this crucial step, you'll ruin your stovetop black-eyed peas.
New Year's tradition to eat 12 grapes or black-eyed peas for luck
As green grapes and other lucky foods to eat as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve fill social media feeds with must-add items for a last-minute grocery list, you may be curious about the backstory behind some of these tasty traditions.
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.
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.
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