Black eyed peas,cabbage and pork...?!
Answers: Does anyone know the history behind the Southern tradition of having these as your meal on New Years Day?
n the Southern U.S., it is believed that eating black-eyed peas, ham hocks, and collard greens or cabbage on New Year's Day will attract a financial prosperity
The blackeyed peas, an inexpensive and modest food, shows humility and save themselves from the wrath of the heavens .
Greens, thought to symbolize money, are often eaten with the peas.
i know you are suppose to serve black eyed peas and greens for luck and money in the new coming year...
no but my boyfriend is cooking this today. he said yesterday its supposed to bring good luck, and money in the coming new year. HAPPY NEW YEAR.