Planning your New Year's feast in South Carolina? Forget champagne alone – here, food is a key ingredient for a lucky and prosperous new year! Collard greens take center stage, symbolizing money and wealth thanks to their leafy green appearance. Don't skimp – the more you eat, the richer you'll supposedly be!
Next up: black-eyed peas. These humble legumes represent pennies (or coins), promising financial fortune. They're often cooked with rice, creating the iconic "Hoppin' John." Some families even place a dime inside the pot for an extra boost of luck to whoever finds it!
Pork is another New Year's staple, representing progress and moving forward in the year ahead. Whether it's roasted, pulled, or featured in sausage, pork on your plate sets a positive tone for the coming months.
So, ditch the diet resolutions (just for one day!) and indulge in these South Carolina New Year's food traditions. You might just find yourself a little luckier (and a lot more full!) in the year to come. Happy New Year, y'all!
