The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

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