New Year’s superstitions around the world

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Many people have odd superstitions when it comes to New Years’ celebrations. From avoiding certain foods and chores to throwing furniture out of the window, several cultures across the world have traditions to ring in the new year. One of the more common superstitions in the South is that eating collard greens and black-eyed peas on New Years brings good luck. These dishes, along with a big hunk of cornbread, are thought to symbolize wealth, good luck and pr