Lucky food?

Here's something crazy; lucky foods to eat on New Years Eve?
I have never heard of this before, so it really interested me. I have a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid for new years. It might sound crazy, but some live by it, and I may just try it this year and see where it gets me.




Grapes:

In Spain the consume twelve grapes at midnights, one for every stroke of the clock.
This goes all the way back to 1909 when grape growers in the Alicante region of spain initiated the practice to take care of grape surplus.
After the idea caught on it spread to Portugal, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Ecuador and Peru.
Each grape represents a different month, and they say that if a grape is sour; such as the third grape, it meant that month would be rocky.






Cooked Greens:

Cooked greens such as Cabbage, Kale, Collards and Chard are consumed because they look like "folded" money and are symbolic of economic fortune. It's believed that the more greens one consumes the larger one's fortune next year.









Legumes:

Legumes are also symbolic of money, and are consumed with financial rewards in mind.












Pork:

The custom of eating pork on New Year's is based on the idea that the pig symbolizes progress. The animal pushes forward, rooting itself into the ground before moving. It also signifies wealth and prosperity.









Fish:

Cod has been a popular dish for feasts since the middle ages

The reason? Long before refrigeration and modern transportation, cod could be preserved and transported allowing it to reach the Mediterranean and even as far as North Africa and the Caribbean. 
Some people will put some of the fish scales in their wallets for good luck.




Cakes and other baked goods:

Cakes and other baked goods are commonly served from Christmas to New Year's around the world. In certain cutlers it is customary to hid a special trinket or coin inside the cake. The recipient will be lucky in the new year. 

What NOT to eat:

They say you shouldn't eat Lobster in the new year because they move backwards and could therefore lead to setbacks. Chicken is also discouraged because the bird scratches backwards which could cause regret or dwelling on the past. Another theory says to avoid any winged fowl because good luck could fly away. 

There you have it, happy eating in the New Year!

-Ashley