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TO HAVE GOOD LUCK ALL YEAR, MAKE SURE THAT ON JANUARY 1
YOU EAT BLACKEYED PEAS AND HOGS HEAD.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS AN OLD NEGRO CUSTOM THAT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN
TO MISS BLACK FROM HER GRANDPARENTS AND IS WELL KNOWN
AMONG THE AMERICAN NEGRO.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN