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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

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