Ah yes, the traditional New Year's meal. For Southerners everywhere, this humble meal will consist of pork, greens, black eyed peas, and I would add that cornbread is a must. This meal is believed by some to ensure the coming year will be filled with luck (black eyed peas), money (greens), and good health (pork - yes, really). The black-eyed pea tradition of good luck dates back to Civil War times when Confederate troops were attacked by Sherman and the food was taken and fields burned except the black-eyed peas, which the Union soldiers fortuitously thought were only feed for the livestock and left them behind. The Confederate troops felt lucky to have those black-eyed peas to help them get through the war.
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