For anyone who has ever taken this tradition for granted, here’s its origin.
The South is a region of long-held superstitions and traditions.
Johnny Autry
What Is The Meaning Of Black-Eyed Peas And Collard Greens?
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As for collard greens, they’re green like money and will ensure you a financially prosperous new year.
And isn’t that what we all want anyway?
When black-eyed peas were added to the pilau, it became Hoppin' John.
Egerton J.Southern Food: At Home, on the Road, in History.
UNC Press Books; 1993.
JUF News.Juf news : black-eyed peas for Rosh Hashanah.
New Orleans School of Cooking.The story behind lucky new years recipes.
