46 November 26, 2014 2014 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com
Each grape represents a different
month and the goal is to swallow
all of the grapes before the last
stroke of midnight. How it goes
may be a predictor of the year.
So, if the fourth grape you eat is
sour, April may be a rough month.
Second
is cooked greens including
cabbage, kale and collards. Their leaves
are green and appear to look like folded
money, which is symbolic of economic
fortune. Eat plenty.
Third
are legumes, including peas and
lentils. Their appearance resembles coins
that swell when they are cooked so they are
consumed with financial rewards in mind.
Fourth
is pork. The custom of eating pork
on New Year’s comes from the idea that
pigs symbolize progress.
There are also foods to avoid when
bringing in the New Year.
Lobster is a bad choice because they move
backwards and could lead to setbacks.
Chicken is not
recommended either
because it scratches
backwards, which could
mean regret or dwelling on
the past. Also avoid eating
any winged fowl because it
could potentially fly away.
Okay, so there are a few of the guidelines
to follow when choosing your New Year’s
dinner. However, there is one more
superstition. In Germany, it is customary to
leave a little bit of each food on your plate
past midnight to guarantee a stocked pantry
in the New Year.
It is rather interesting to see the different
rituals, superstitions and celebrations that
take place every New Year. So, when
bringing in the New Year be happy, grateful
and love more than in the last year and this
will definitely set the stage for a great year!
Story by Bobbie Snyder
References:
History.com/topics/holidays/new-year
Epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/
newyearsday/luckyfoods
