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CUSTOM

ON NEW YEAR'S COOK BLACK-EYED PEAS WITH A FIFTY CENT PIECE
AND A TURNIP GREEN FOR GOOD LUCK.

Where learned: PEABODY COLLEGE

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 quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth
BELIEF -- Good luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event

Date learned: 04-14-1972

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