What do eating peas, lentils, grapes, rice cakes, and pork have in common with wearing yellow underwear and tossing plates? They’re all examples of how people around the world ring in the New Year to bring good luck, abundance, and prosperity.
While customs vary by culture, there are common threads. Many celebratory foods are round in shape to represent coins for prosperity, such as beans, peas, and grapes. Consuming savory sausages and meat dishes, meanwhile, symbolizes a rich life.
