The first day of a new year is steeped in superstitions. Many of our popular New Year traditions revolve around tricks that supposedly bring good luck. For instance, it is believed that good luck will be bestowed upon family and friends if they celebrate together.
Foods like donuts, black-eyed peas, ham, cabbage and rice are all viewed as “lucky.” The first visitor on New Year’s Day is believed to bring either good or bad luck for the rest of the year. When you plan your New Year celebration, you will likely keep many of these traditions in mind.
Naturally, food is what makes celebrations go round and the New Year celebration is no exception. Parties can be an awful lot of work for the hosts, so you may want to delegate by asking guests to “bring a dish.”
Often times, hors d’oeuvres are simply served — cocktail shrimp, mini cocktail wieners in baked croissants, pizza and taco dips, canapes, puffed pastries, cream cheese roll-ups, cheese and crackers, fruit, chips, cold cuts, deviled eggs, sausages, dumplings, bruschetta, cheeses and raw veggies with dip. Wine and champagne are usually served to guests as well.
The day after your New Year celebration, you may be feeling a little worn out. It’s the perfect day to veg out on the couch and watch the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl college football championship game.
The parade dates back 121 years, when the Valley Hunt Club used to decorate their carriages with an extensive array of flowers. They wanted to show others across the country the bountiful harvest they had at this time of year, as the orange crop was ready.
The Rose Bowl game used to feature ostrich and chariot races, but reverted back to football in 1916 with the sport’s increased popularity.
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