Question: what do you eat on new years?
Answer: Black-Eyed Peas, Greens, and Cornbread. Luck factor: Even folks who aren't from the Southern United States go all in on eating black-eyed peas and leafy greens for good luck on New Year's Day. ... 
Pork. Luck factor: Pork for progress! ... 
Grapes. ... 
Pomegranates. ... 
Fish. ... 
Noodles and Rice. ... 
Cakes.