New Year’s Traditions Around the World! Noisemakers and champagne comprise the basics of a New Year’s Eve celebration at my home, along with a moment or two for remembering the past year and its special moments.  But it’s really interesting to see how this same event is celebrated around the world! I recently wrote about the South’s tradition of serving the dish Hoppin’ John , which includes black-eyed peas to represent coins or wealth and pork for prosperity.  But there are many more fun and interesting traditions from every part of the globe!  Perhaps you already observe one of these “good luck” practices in your home or are looking for some new ways to welcome in the New Year! Holland – Doughnuts Buy Xenical Online are the required food to remind us that we have come “full circle!” Peru – residents of this country walk around their neighborhood with an empty suitcase to insure travel in the coming year!   This would be a pretty funny sight to see! Portugal/Spain – twelve grapes are eaten, one at each strike of the clock at midnight, for a year’s worth of good luck!  Martha Stewart’s clever twist on this tradition is to thread the 12 grapes on a bamboo skewer and serve each in a glass of champagne just before midnight! Germany – dessert is a marzipan pig, again a symbol of prosperity! Greece – again to dessert, St.

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Tip of the Week:  Cook up Some New Year Luck! Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern dish that dates back to the 1800’s and when served on New Year’s Day is said to bring good luck!  The dish is a combination of black eyed peas, pork and rice, but it is the peas that that are thought to bring good luck due to their resemblance to cheap prescription drugs coins and a promise of wealth! Even better, since pigs symbolize prosperity, pork is another key ingredient.  There are many different versions of this recipe, but Hallmark Magazine has published their own interpretation that is more like a soup than a stew, perfect for pairing with corn bread! ( Recipe for Hoppin’ John ) Consider giving Hoppin’ John a try this New Year’s Day and best wishes to you and your family for good fortune and great happiness in 2010! Additional Recipes for Hoppin’ John from Family Fun Magazine from Better Homes and Gardens You may also enjoy: New Year’s Traditions Around the World New Year’s Eve Fun for Kids

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