Happy Food: 10 New Year's Eve Dishes That Bring Good Luck

Meet the New Year 2023 with one of these dishes or all of them together - they will bring good luck in the coming year, recommends Parade.

Black Eyed Peas

These beans are said to symbolize coins and bring prosperity to the coming year. They are often used in traditional New Year's platter southern states of America - Hoppin 'John. In some families, the enjoyment of this meal may be preceded by a jumping dance performed by the children around the table.

Bread with butter

New Years in Ireland is known as Butter Bread (or Sandwich) Day. Tradition has it that buttered bread placed outside in front of the front door symbolizes the absence of hunger in the family and its well-fed future next year.

Grapes / Raisins

Tradition in Spain says that 12 grapes or raisins eaten shortly before midnight (one for each beat of the clock) will bring good luck for all 12 months of the year if you manage to eat all 12 berries at the time of the last beat.

Greens

Because of its deep emerald color (you also thought about money?), Greens are believed to bring wealth. They say that parsley garnish should be served with legumes or meat dishes - it protects against evil spirits.

Pork

Pigs always run forward to get food (as opposed to cows standing still, or chickens, which flit about aimlessly). Therefore, pork in all forms for the New Year is recommended for those who want to adequately take on the challenges and adventures in the coming year.

Long noodles

Roast from a long, not broken noodles - a symbol of longevity in Asian culture. This dish is believed to bring good health and good luck in the New Year. It is said that those who can eat even one long noodles without chewing or breaking them live the longest and luckier than others.

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Lentil

The custom of eating lentils on New Years is an Italian tradition that brings wealth.

Corn bread

The golden yellow and undeniably delicious cornbread is especially popular in the southern United States. Since its color is similar to that of gold, this bread is traditionally liked by those hoping for a financially successful year.

Round Products

Cakes, pastries, biscuits and round fruits are traditionally used on New Years. Their shape means that the old year has come to an end, and the New one promises a chance to start all over again (everything in a circle).

Whole fish

In Chinese culture, serving fish is all about prosperity, abundance and a good year.