I have heard that it is for luck and money. Which one is which and where did the tradition come from?
2006-12-25 14:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by Trina 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Eating black-eyed peas is from the south. As far as the cabbage, not sure, wasn't taught that one at home. We always had black-eyed peas for New Years dinner, no matter what else was served. It is for good luck through the new year.
2006-12-25 15:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didnt know about this tradition untill I moved to georgia. They are both for money, black eyed peas are for pennies, and cabbage or collards are for the green money.
2006-12-25 15:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Rick R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same reason you cook pork and sauerkraut with a penny or nail in it. Luck is the only reason. Probably an old wives tale.
2006-12-25 15:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's to build up plenty of gas so that you can.. heh heh... start off the New Year with a blast!
2006-12-25 15:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want to be too near anyone who ate that combination. Phew! Methane.....
2006-12-25 15:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by barefoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no significance, just get yourself a life
2006-12-25 15:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by lvlsomething 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋