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I have always had the memory on New Year's Eve of leaving our
shoes out for Father Time to be able to give us our gifts. The
background information on how this tradition began was taught to me
by my Grandma McQuiston. It began in Europe as the traditional way
for the Dutch to celebrate Christmas. They would leave their shoes
out for St. Nicholas to leave their presents in. Then as time went
on and the immigrants came over to America the tradition evolved
into a practice of bringing good luck in for the new year. The
children were taught to put their shoes out and as Father Time
passed over on New Year's Eve he would leave a small present for
them.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR
Date learned: 00-00-1964
There are many traditions for New Year's Eve and one that our
family has always had is eating pizza to bring in the New Year.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
FRENCH CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE MANY FAMILIES OF FRENCH EXTRACTION EAT
THIRTEEN GRAPES--TWO FOR THE MONTH OF THEIR BIRTHDAY AND
ONE FOR EVERY OTHER MONTH OF THE YEAR. THIS IS TO MAKE
THEM SWEET.
Submitter comment:
MRS. GORNO IS OF FRENCH-CANADIAN BACKGROUND. THIS CUSTOM
IS TRADITIONAL IN HER FAMILY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE
Date learned: 01-00-1960
IF YOU EAT SAUERKRAUT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE YOU'LL BECOME
RICH.
Submitter comment: MY FATHER TOLD ME THIS AT HOME.
Date learned: 11-24-1967
THIS FAMILY SERVES A MEAL OF SAUERKRAUT AND GOOSE ON
NEW YEAR'S EVE TO OBTAIN LUCK IN THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED IT FROM SOME FRIENDS.
Where learned: HOME
Date learned: 11-00-1967
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GOOD LUCK FOR THE NEW YEAR, YOU HAVE
TO HAVE SOME HERRING IN A CREAM (USUALLY SOUR CREAM)
SAUCE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE SOME ON NEW YEAR'S EVE OR DAY
YOU'RE BOUND TO HAVE BAD LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THE TRADITION HAS BEEN IN THE INFORMANT'S FAMILY
AS FAR BACK AS HE CAN REMEMBER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 12-25-1960
GERMAN CUSTOM
EAT HERRING AT NEW YEAR'S EVE, YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL
YEAR. GERMAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 10-30-1967
GERMAN CUSTOM
A TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SUPPPER IN THIS GERMAN FAMILY
IS HERRINGS AND ROE. ANYONE WHO HAPPENS TO DROP IN ON
THAT EVENING HAS TO PARTAKE OF THESE DISHES OR THEY WILL
HAVE BAD LUCK FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE PLATTER IS PASSED
AROUND AND WHILE THE OLDER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY TAKE
GENEROUS PORTIONS, THE YOUNGER ONES MERELY TAKE ENOUGH
TO PARTAKE IN THE TRADITION, WHICH IS SAID TO GUARANTEE
GOOD LUCK AND PARTICULARLY PROSPERITY FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE
Date learned: 00-00-1967
POLISH CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AT MIDNIGHT, HERRING SHOULD BE EATEN
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
Date learned: 00001920S
ALWAYS EAT HERRING ON NEW YEAR'S EVE AND YOU WILL HAVE
GOOD LUCK FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT SAID THAT HE DID NOT KNOW HOW THIS CUSTOM
BEGAN, BUT AS A CHILD HE CAN REMEMBER A NUMBER OF FAMILIES
IN HIS DETROIT (MICHIGAN) NEIGHBORHOOD PURCHASING HERRING
FOR THIS REASON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 11-18-1971
THE MOST POPULAR REFRESHMENTS INCLUDE CHAMPAGNE, AND
HOMEMADE DOUGHNUTS, AND PUNCH. THE CHAMPAGNE IS DRUNK
AT TWELVE MIDNIGHT (NEW YEAR'S EVE?). FIRECRACKERS
ARE SET OFF AT THIS TIME ALSO.
ON NEW YEAR'S MORNING THERE IS A LIVE CONCERT PERFORMED
Submitter comment: IN VIENNA.
Where learned: GERMANY
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
GERMAN CUSTOM
JUST AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, A
GERMAN AMERICAN MAY EAT A PIECE OF MARINATED HERRING.
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO ENSURE GOOD LUCK FOR THE COMING
YEAR.
Where learned: BUFFALO ; NEW YORK
Date learned: 03-07-1971
AT THE STROKE OF 12 MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE SOME
PEOPLE EAT BLACKEYED PEAS AND FRESH FRIED FISH FOR
GOOD LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 01-00-1971
GERMAN CUSTOM
ON NEW YEAR'S EVE PORK AND SAUERKRAUT SHOULD BE SERVED
FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; ERIE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001920S
EAT GREENS ON NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 09-00-1968
GERMAN CUSTOM
AT MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, SAUERKRAUT, PEAS AND
HERRING WAS SERVED ON WEDGES OF BREAD OR DRACKERS.
THEY REPRESENT GOOD HEALTH, MANY FRIENDS, AND WEALTH.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
IF YOU EAT "PICKLED HERRING" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE YOU WILL
NOT HAVE MONEY PROBLEMS IN THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 31 New Year's Eve Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 09-27-1968
SCOTCH SHORTBREAD IS SERVED ON NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: FAMILY TRADITION
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
Date learned: 10-16-1967
EATING SAUERKRAUT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE DAY ENSURES PROSPERITY
FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Date learned: 01-30-1968
IT IS A CUSTOM AMONG SOME ITALIANS AND OTHERS THAT BLACKEYED
PEAS AND CABBAGE EATEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE WILL BRING GOOD
LUCK FOR THE COMING YEAR.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT FOLLOWS THIS CUSTOM YEARLY AND HAS INTRODUCED
BLACKEYED PEAS TO MY FAMILY IN THIS WAY.
Where learned: LOUISIANA ; METAIRIE