16 hours ago · Symbolizing good luck, fortune, and prosperity, black-eyed peas are a cherished New Year’s Day tradition in the South—here’s the backstory on this fascinating tradition.

Dec 5, 2025 · The history behind the New Years tradition of cooking black-eyed peas and greens for good luck, plus a few of our favorite recipes.

20 hours ago · Many Louisianans eat specific foods on New Year's Day for good luck in the coming year. Traditional menus include black-eyed peas for good fortune, greens for wealth and pork for …

Dec 17, 2025 · Eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day is a lucky holiday tradition. The legumes represent African Americans' fight for freedom in the Civil War era.

Dec 31, 2024 · Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.

2 days ago · By the time the Reconstruction era reshaped Southern life, black-eyed peas had firmly settled into the New Year’s tradition. A pot of Hoppin’ John—peas simmered with onions, a bit of …

3 days ago · Make Black-Eyed Peas And Greens For Luck In The New Year This New Year's Day meal is a strict tradition in my Southern family and many others.

Dec 31, 2024 · On New Year's Eve people plan to test out "grape theory" and eat 12 green grapes or taste the Southern tradition of black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year.

Dec 2, 2023 · Often referred to as hoppin’ john, black-eyed peas and collard greens are commonly eaten as part of a Southern tradition to bring forth good luck and prosperity in the new year.

Apr 5, 2025 · Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a long-standing Southern tradition believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. The exact origins are debated, but popular …