What`s the story with black eyed peas?Is it true that people eat it for good luck?

Question

What`s the story with black eyed peas?Is it true that people eat it for good luck?

Answer 1

Only legends and myths support that. But being from the south I must say thaat black-eyed-peas and collard greens on New Years Day are the bomb. And Hop'n Johns asr good too.

Answer 2

Some people say that black eyed peas bring good luck and prosperity. There may be some truth in it as a 3-ounce portion of black-eyed peas and turnip greens is good for the digestive system. It helps clean out the digestive system.

Answer 3

One of the more popular ways of cooking black-eyed peas is the dish called "Hoppin' John", a traditional African-American dish served on New Year's day for good luck.



There are almost as many theories as to how Hoppin' John got its name as there are ways to cook the dish. One story attributes the name to the custom of inviting guests to eat with, "Hop in, John." Another suggestion is that it is derived from an old ritual on New Year's Day in which the children of the house hopped once around the table before eating the dish. Whatever its origin, it was definitely a staple for many in the early South, and remains an important dish today.

Answer 4

yep it's the truth. we here in the south cook em up for new years day. the more you eat the more luck you will have through out the year. personally i think it's a bunch of B.S. and a way for mama's to get thier kids to eat yucky food.

Answer 5

they are all the rage in the philippines. (much to my dismay)