Seven Lucky New Year’s Foods
January 16, 2013
•Emily Murray
•Las Vegas
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7 Lucky New Year’s Foods
We all have superstitions, a lucky shirt, hat, key chain, and around the New Year it’s not entirely crazy for people to express their superstitions a bit more in hopes for a lucky New Year. When it comes to food some people believe there are certain types of food that may bring you good luck in the future. Here are 7 lucky New Year’s Foods you could consider.
Greens
Greens are eaten on New Year’s because, well, they’re the color of money. If you eat enough green you may earn more green. The other obvious reason is that it’s just healthy and can be a nice step to being healthy in the New Year.
Beans
Beans also resemble money making them a favorable dinner item. Along with helping to soak up any Champaign they will provide a nutritious item for your New Year’s gathering.
Fish
Fish is considered lucky for a few reasons. They swim in schools so it signifies abundance; some also say that the scales look like money. Put the two together and you’ll have a chance at an abundance of money if you eat fish. Fish also will help you stay healthy; they are loaded with vitamins and nutrients.
Fruit
Different cultures consider different fruits lucky. For example, many Mexicans eat a grape on every chime of a clock at midnight on New Years. Each stroke represents a different month. Some cultures believe that a pomegranate’s seeds symbolize prosperity and figs represent fertility
Noodles and Grains
If you eat Noodles and Grains to bring in the New Year than you may be lucky with a long life and abundance. For good health and a long life you might want to serve a nice big pasta dish for dinner on New Year’s.
Pork
A dish called Hoppin’ John is traditionally served in the south on New Year’s Eve. It consists of pork, beans and greens. Why is pork lucky? Pigs are considered lucky because they are root forward and rotund. Although, not the healthiest New Year’s Eve dinner a little pork is a lucky and tasty.
Cake
Maybe not the healthiest option to move into the New Year, but it’s a time to celebrate. Indulge, it’s okay, in away it’s a stress relief. In addition to be a celebration round cakes, decorated with trinkets are considered a symbol of coming full circle. Go ahead, fulfill your craving, eat some cake and have luck in the year to come.
If you are a bit superstitious or just want to do everything you can to have good luck in the New Year, maybe try and one of these lucky foods in a dish at your New Year’s Eve party.
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