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Many cultures celebrate with specific foods. One of the most common groups is the legume. In Italy, lentils are considered a symbol of prosperity (they resemble a Roman coin) and are eaten with a pork sausage called cotechino (pictured above). In the American South, folks eat black-eyed peas – said to bring good luck in the year ahead.
In countries such as Austria, Portugal and Cuba, pigs are a sign of wealth and good fortune, so eating pork ribs, chops and roast suckling pig are a common custom.
If you prefer something sweet, try the Swedish practice of serving rice pudding with a hidden almond inside. If you find the almond, you’re assured to have good luck in the 12 months ahead.
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