Here are some of the wonderful New Year’s traditions from around the world I considered:
Suitcase
In Mexico they walk around the outside of their houses with a suitcase while hoping for travels during the year.
White Clothes
In Brazil some people wear white clothes that represent a desire for peace in the New Year.
Twelve Grapes
In Spain people eat twelve grapes for good luck when the clock starts to chime twelve. One grape for each time the bell chimes.
Black Eyes Peas and Turnip Greens
In the Southern United States some people eat black eyed peas and turnip greens. The peas stand for coins and the turnip greens for money. Eating them is said to bring you prosperity.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
We do black eyed peas. I have some that have soaked overnight to cook this evening.
Mama to 4 says
very cute! What did you make 2013 out of?
NYCSingleMom says
We do black eye peas from my dads side of the family!
Mudpiesandtiaras says
Your stuff is always way too cute! Wish I had that kind of time!
hippie_mom says
We don’t necessarily have a tradition other than family time. We all go to my mom’s and just spend time together. I entertain the kids with funnel cakes and cotton candy machine while ringing in the new year. Sparkling juice is a must-have along with party poppers, hats, and balloons!
That breakfast is awesome way to end the year. The peaches make the perfect 2013 🙂
~ Noelle says
we do lunch.
black eyed peas for LUCK and greens for MONEY
lol
just heard about the grapes this morning… and I need to go out with a suitcase 🙂
http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/ says
We do black eyed peas and greens too. And don’t forget the cornbread just because it goes with it all yummy.
Melissa Tiffany says
I love all the way’s you incorporated the new year into his lunch! I bet he loved it! 🙂
Tiffany
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I like the 12 grapes idea! Now if I could just make it to midnight. ;0
Raising a Happy Child says
Very cool New Year’s Eve lunch! Happy New Year to you and yours!
doseofreality says
These were really interesting!! We do black eyed peas and greens and eat pork….all three things I dislike but my inlaws feel strongly about doing…so there you go.
The Carters says
We definitely eat black eyed peas and collards!! And my great-grandmother always said – Do NOT wash clothes on New Year’s Day as you will wash someone out of your family. So I always adhere to that rule 🙂
Sue says
We always go out to dinner and then come home to watch the ball drop. Not very exciting, but it suits us!
=)
Carrie says
What great traditions to share!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!