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Many cultures around the world have traditional New Year dishes that are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
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Here are some examples of traditional dishes from different regions:
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This dish is made with black-eyed peas, rice, and pork, often served with greens. It's believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the Southern United States
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Osechi-ryori is a traditional Japanese New Year's meal consisting of a variety of colourful and symbolic dishes with special meaning
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In Spain, it's a tradition to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Each grape is supposed to represent good luck for each month of the coming year.
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The long noodles symbolise longevity and a clean break from the old year.
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The greens represent money, and eating them is believed to bring financial prosperity.
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The cabbage symbolises prosperity, and the dish is often associated with good luck.
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It's always interesting to learn about and incorporate diverse cultural traditions into your own New Year celebrations!
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