2006-06-25 17:31:28 · 14 answers · asked by Lora D 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
it`s a tradition in the south, blackeyed peas represents getting lots of pennies thru the new year.cabbage represents green backs.
2006-06-25 17:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
blackeyed peas represent good luck and cabbage (or any sort of green leafy vegetable) represents money. the more you eat, the more you are supposed to get in the new year.
i don't know where this came from. i just know that it's a superstition and it's what my family tells me. traditionally, if you will. i'm not sure if it's just a black thing or a country thing. i'm both (black AND country) and i don't get down with blackeyes peas or cabbage at any time of the year.
another weird new year's superstitions: not washing clothes on new years day (wash a person out of the family - death)
2006-06-26 00:36:17 · answer #2 · answered by jkelmagic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my family, it's just tradition. Not the cabbage. We eat black eyed peas, greens, cornbread. It's just a little tradition we have.
2006-06-26 00:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by viva_bamm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For good luck. Actually, we eat black-eyed peas with ham, I don't know anything about cabbage (yuuuck).
2006-06-26 00:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by NA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually these customs are regional or cultural. I've never heard of yours, but it sounds like a Southern custom originating from another country, possibly in Africa.
2006-06-26 00:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cabbage for good luck people always told me. for a happy new year!!!
2006-06-26 00:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a southern thing. It's suppose to bring you good luck!
2006-06-26 12:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by ASTORROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For good luck throughout the year.
2006-06-26 00:35:14 · answer #8 · answered by # one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure, but why do people eat cake and ice cream on birthdays?
2006-06-26 00:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by ixpickxmyxnose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family sourkraut and pork is the traditional meal.
2006-06-26 00:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋