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While black-eyed peas are supposed to symbolize good luck in the new year, others opt to eat collard greens or herring.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Hoppin John, an Anglicized pronunciation of the French translation for black-eyed peas (pois pigeon), are said to represent monetary coins.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
Southern tradition has long held that dining on black-eyed peas and greens is a must on New Year's Day to ensure prosperity in the coming months.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Turkeys, sides, sweets, tamales, latkes, cookies, black-eyed peas and potluck contributions.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Hoppin John, an Anglicized pronunciation of the French translation for black-eyed peas (pois pigeon), are said to represent monetary coins.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
Southern tradition has long held that dining on black-eyed peas and greens is a must on New Year's Day to ensure prosperity in the coming months.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Turkeys, sides, sweets, tamales, latkes, cookies, black-eyed peas and potluck contributions.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Black-eyed pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-eyed%20pea. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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