Originally from Charleston,SC. I did get a different version, but similar in context.
What I grew up being told, was that the collard greens were for greenback money, the black eyed peas with rice were all about good luck, carrots cut into rounds, cooked with ginger were gold coins, & what ever the cut, the meat was pork. My Grandfather favored homemade pork sausage. Cornbread honored the gift of home, family & good health. Fig Pound Cake was usually dessert.
I think anyway it's told, it's still about starting the New Year in good spirits, looking foward with renewed hope & faith, not just for yourself, but for God's gift of this incredible Earth, humanity, & ALL of His creations!
Originally from Charleston,SC. I did get a different version, but similar in context.
What I grew up being told, was that the collard greens were for greenback money, the black eyed peas with rice were all about good luck, carrots cut into rounds, cooked with ginger were gold coins, & what ever the cut, the meat was pork. My Grandfather favored homemade pork sausage. Cornbread honored the gift of home, family & good health. Fig Pound Cake was usually dessert.
I think anyway it's told, it's still about starting the New Year in good spirits, looking foward with renewed hope & faith, not just for yourself, but for God's gift of this incredible Earth, humanity, & ALL of His creations!