New Years Tradition

As we welcome a new year, I'm grateful for the love and connection that fills my life. I wish for you and those closest to you a year ahead that's filled with warmth, laughter, and adventure, and marked by good health, happiness, and enduring friendships.

New Years meals-

Black eyed peas: Pennies

Spinach (greens): Dollars 

Cornbread: Gold

Bacon (pork): Progress throughout the year

Rice: More wealth (or fertility)

Creamed Spinach

3-4 servings

Ingredients:

2 tsp. Butter

1/2 onion, finally chopped 

1/2 tsp. Salt & ground pepper 

16 oz. Spinach 

2 cloves garlic, pressed & minced 

4 oz. Cream cheese

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Corn Bread

3-4 servings

Ingredients:

1 tsp. Shortening 

1 cup yellow corn bread mix

1 egg

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp. Sugar

1 tsp. Honey 

🇩🇪✨ Why do Germans give little pigs for New Year’s Eve? ✨🇩🇪

If you walk into a German supermarket right now, you’ll see cute good-luck charms everywhere—🍀 four-leaf clovers, 🐷 lucky pigs, 🍄 little mushrooms, and even lucky chimney sweep figures.

That’s because in Germany it’s a tradition to give small “Glücksbringer” (luck bringers) to friends and family for New Year’s Eve! 🎆

✨ The pig (“Glücksschwein”)

In German culture, pigs symbolize prosperity and good fortune. So gifting a pig simply means: I wish you luck and wealth for the next year!

✨ Four-leaf clover

Just like in the US, a universal symbol for good luck and finding positive surprises in the coming year.

✨ Champagne bottles & coins

They stand for celebration, success and financial luck in the new year!

Most Germans give these small items to friends, coworkers or family on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day as a fun and sweet way to say:

👉 “Viel Glück im neuen Jahr!”

(That means “Good luck in the new year!”) ✨🥂

So if someone hands you a tiny pig on December 31st… just smile and accept all the luck! 😉🐷🍀✨

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