We didn't eat blackeyed peas.......

[SweetCuteness]

I just learned of a New Year's tradition yesterday... apparently you're supposed to eat Black Eyed Peas and collared (sp?) greens for wealth and good luck in the coming year. A friend of mine's family does it every year. Seems to be working very, very well for them, so maybe I should try it next year. Although, I pretty much refuse to eat the collared greens - they look too disgusting for me.

[Marilyn]

I like collard greens, but never heard of eating them on New Years. We always had ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, blackeyed peas and cornbread. Collard greens would be a healthy addition, but my hubby is not fond of any kind of greens.

I'm surprized that there are not more New Year's food traditions around the country. It must be strictly a southern thing.

I'm from Mexico, so we don't have that tradition there, but I've been here for a long time and when I heard about the black eyed peas and corn bread I loved it! So I've been eating black eyed peas on New Years Day ever since. Ah! I eat them with Corn bread and with cabbage.

[Marilyn]

Well, ladies, it looks like no matter what the menu down here, blackeyed peas are the common element. I'll never sin again and leave them off the menu for NY. Perhaps those of you above Dallas/ Fort Worth should get with the program!!

I just head about it this year...but I heard it was black eyed peas for health and collards for money..