What Do You Traditionally Eat on New Years Day? (Vanity)

[annyokie]

Just curious. Since I have lived all over the USA, and have a Southern family, I was curious as to what you all serve for New Year's supper.

I am making a ham, black-eyed peas, collard greens, ham (of course) and sweet potatoes.

When I lived in Pennsylvania everyone are pork roast and sauerkraut.

I'd love to learn about other regions and their traditions and to wish all a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

[annyokie]

Yorkshire pudding, too? I love that and usually make a standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding for Christmas.

[Clinging Bitterly]

Hmm, never thought about a tradition.
Usually it's leftovers from the snacks the night before. Cheese & crackers, cold pizza, chips & stuff. Nobody wants to cook.

But I like some of the stuff I see downthread.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Normally we would have ham, blackeyed peas (for luck), cabbage (for money) and cornbread (cause we like it).......but we had ham at Christmas and cornbread with the red beans I made yesterday with the ham bone....so, we're going unconventional this year:

Tacos, tamales, queso and taquitos!

[RoseyT]

Black eyed peas and cabbage are always on the menu. What gets me are the wacky New Year's superstitions my family has passed down. Here are a couple of those. You can't do laundry. Laundry done on New Year's day will lead to the death of a family member. No washing ones hair on New Year's Day. Doing so washes away the good luck. There are more, but I can't think of them right this minute.

[Lawgvr1955]

Here in southern Illinois we have ham and beans. We also have cabbage rolls, from my Polish ancestors I believe. My mother always said the beans were for "coins" and the cabbage for "bills". I can't swear to the effectiveness of that part of the tradition.

[Clinging Bitterly]

>> Hard to ruin that stuff...

Three beer chicken:

I do it on the rotisserie outside, but you could probably use one of those Ron Popille thingies.
One or two whole chickens (southern chickens are best), clean up real good, put a little butter & salt & pepper on the inside, rub on salt & pepper & your favorite seasonings on the outside, tie up & put on the spit. Adjust heat for a tolerable level of smoke, then drink three beers. After third beer is gone, chicken should be done. If not, drink another beer and recheck, repeat until chicken is done (the actual amount of beer required will vary depending on the speed of the grill - best to have extra handy, just in case).

Serve with beer and any other favorite side dishes.

[onyx]

Three beer chicken:

I do it on the rotisserie outside, but you could probably use one of those Ron Popille thingies.
One or two whole chickens (southern chickens are best), clean up real good, put a little butter & salt & pepper on the inside, rub on salt & pepper & your favorite seasonings on the outside, tie up & put on the spit. Adjust heat for a tolerable level of smoke, then drink three beers. After third beer is gone, chicken should be done. If not, drink another beer and recheck, repeat until chicken is done (the actual amount of beer required will vary depending on the speed of the grill - best to have extra handy, just in case).

Serve with beer and any other favorite side dishes.

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LOL! Thanks. Will print this for the chefs to use later today. :)

[annyokie]

I am adopting your family superstition about not doing laundry on New Year's Day. ; )

[Old Professer]

I thought it was just me, after whizzing for world peas, I was afraid I had shorted something out.

Speaking of peas, my neighbor got back from Florida last night and came over today and whipped up some black-eyed peas; weren't that bad, but I still like navy beans better.

[billytracy]

Traditional New Years dinner in the south from my Great Grandmother:
Hog Jawls - for happiness!
Black eyed peas - for luck!
Fried cabbage or greens - for prosperity (money, so eat up)!
Peaches - for peace!
Some type of corn - for health!

Never wash your hair (same day) after having this meal on New Years day, as it will wash away all the good!