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New Year's Eve

In the Steubenville and Toronto, Ohio areas, it is traditional
on New Year's Eve to eat a dinner of keilbassi, sauerkrault and
mashed potatoes.

Submitter comment: I remember hearing that this is a German tradition that is
followed to ensure good luck throughout the coming year.

Where learned: OHIO ; TORONTO

Keyword(s): SAUERKRAUT

James Callow Keyword(s): Kielbasa

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 -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck

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