Is it a regional or cultural thing, or just a favorite of yours?
2007-12-27 13:16:34 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Black-eyed peas. Dunno why. Just always did it and still do
2007-12-27 13:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jack P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a 7 Layer huge Nacho plate.
Re-fried beans.
Green Chilies.
Avocados with garlic, onion and tomato chopped.
Sliced Olives.
Sour Cream.
Tomatoes
Topped with Cheddar Cheese and white cheese shredded.
With tortilla chips and Frito Corn Chips.
Meat tray.
Shrimp dip.
Clam dip
Chile Bean and cheese dip
Potato Salad.
Macaroni and shrimp Salad
Baked beans.
Homemade Parker House rolls.
Everyone brings their own favorite goodies to share.
2007-12-27 19:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, my table is well prepared for the new year's eve. I see to it that special dishes that we don't normally enjoy on a day to day basis is on the table. Not much, but just enough for the family.
As an asian, I follow the norms to welcome the new year like having food and ornaments that bring good luck, good health and prosperity.
As a Christian, I follow the teachings of my religion.
2007-12-27 13:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by 102845 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must eat Crowder Peas or Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day or you will go hungry some time during the coming year. That's a southern custom. I believe this cause my daddy said so.
2007-12-27 13:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we always eat roast pork, rice and beans, and plantains, I'm Cuban and husband is Puerto Rican, so this is both traditional and cultural. My family (Cuban side) has always had the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight, one for good luck for each of the 12 coming months. I've passed this tradition down to my own family, and we do this every New Year's Eve.
2007-12-27 13:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Violet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black eyed peas with ham hocks, corn bread, and collards.
My wife is Cajun and this has been our New Years Day meal for every one of the forty-three years we've been together. And this year the joy is compounded because our eldest daughter is bringing a new son-in-law to join in the festivities.
2007-12-27 14:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by Chaplain John 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stuffed mushrooms and defrosted shrimp with cocktail sauce are the New Year's Eve staples in my house. I'm going to my bf's this year, though and I'm bringing chocolate fondue because I got a Hershey Kiss fondue set for Christmas and don't know how else to get rid of the stuff...aah family and their weird gift ideas.
2007-12-27 13:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always had a big feast on New Years Day. That way you would eat all year long. My mom would cook a lot of cabbage and put old coins in it. Whoever got the oldest coin would have the best luck.
2007-12-27 13:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by sniggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Center cut pork roast with sauerkraut. It used to be a PA Dutch traditional New Years Day meal back in my younger days. I live in the south now so we have collard greens and black eyed peas with the pork roast.
2007-12-27 13:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always have pizza and wings for New Year's , nothing cultural, it's just something that I've done for decades.
As for new year's day, I try to have pork or ham as I've heard pork is considered lucky. I usually make sweet potatoes with it also. Something handed down from my mum.
2007-12-27 14:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Hang over stew that I make it's called Menudo.....with corn tortillas, lemon, oregano(cultural)
New years Eve just lost of snacks...salami, cheese onion dip, avocado dip,( fun neither regional or cultural) ........................New Years Day clam chowder(white) in french bread bowls, wine from Napa Valley ....whole crabs....( regional)
2007-12-27 13:41:06 · answer #11 · answered by abuelamah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋