[figghiozzu]

One of the traditional dishes eaten for New Year's is cotechino with lentils. Here, lentils are eaten in the hope that they will bring good luck for the coming year.

What is traditional in your country?

[Mr_Kh4os]

I don't know if USA has one, I guess jokingly maybe just a beer for celebration or liquor.

[figghiozzu]

I don't know if USA has one, I guess jokingly maybe just a beer for celebration or liquor.

It’s strange that the USA doesn’t have a specific traditional dish for New Year’s. Let’s see if anyone knows more about it.

[Mr_Kh4os]

It’s strange that the USA doesn’t have a specific traditional dish for New Year’s. Let’s see if anyone knows more about it.

Interesting yeah I asked ChatGPT below -

A traditional New Year's meal in the USA often includes foods believed to bring good luck, particularly in the Southern states. Common dishes are black-eyed peas, collard greens, pork (such as ham or sausage), and cornbread, symbolizing prosperity and health for the coming year. Traditional New Year's Foods in the USA

Black-Eyed Peas:
Consumed for good luck and prosperity.

Often prepared in dishes like Hoppin' John, which combines black-eyed peas with rice and pork.

Collard Greens:
Symbolize wealth and prosperity.

Typically cooked with ham hocks or bacon for added flavor.

Pork:
Represents progress, as pigs root forward.

Commonly served as ham or sausage.

Cornbread:
Represents gold and wealth.

Often served alongside the other dishes to complete the meal.

Regional Variations

In the Southern United States, these foods are particularly emphasized as part of the New Year's Day tradition.

Other regions may have their own unique dishes, but the Southern tradition is the most widely recognized for its symbolic significance.

Cultural Significance

These foods are not just meals but carry cultural meanings and are believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Many families have their own recipes and traditions surrounding these dishes, making them a cherished part of New Year's celebrations.

[figghiozzu]

Interesting yeah I asked ChatGPT below -

A traditional New Year's meal in the USA often includes foods believed to bring good luck, particularly in the Southern states. Common dishes are black-eyed peas, collard greens, pork (such as ham or sausage), and cornbread, symbolizing prosperity and health for the coming year. Traditional New Year's Foods in the USA

Black-Eyed Peas:
Consumed for good luck and prosperity.

Often prepared in dishes like Hoppin' John, which combines black-eyed peas with rice and pork.

Collard Greens:
Symbolize wealth and prosperity.

Typically cooked with ham hocks or bacon for added flavor.

Pork:
Represents progress, as pigs root forward.

Commonly served as ham or sausage.

Cornbread:
Represents gold and wealth.

Often served alongside the other dishes to complete the meal.

Regional Variations

In the Southern United States, these foods are particularly emphasized as part of the New Year's Day tradition.

Other regions may have their own unique dishes, but the Southern tradition is the most widely recognized for its symbolic significance.

Cultural Significance

These foods are not just meals but carry cultural meanings and are believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Many families have their own recipes and traditions surrounding these dishes, making them a cherished part of New Year's celebrations.

I was sure there was some traditional food. I have to say they are similar to mine, not bad. All that’s left now is to hope for the best.

[Miles Teller]

I'm from USA and I don't think we have one? Other than probably like champagne lmao

[Omniscient]

We're too busy drinking on New Years Eve to care about what the food is.

[figghiozzu]

We're too busy drinking on New Years Eve to care about what the food is.

But do you drink after, or what do you do first? Do you drink all the time? 🤣

[Omniscient]

But do you drink after, or what do you do first? Do you drink all the time? 🤣

Most people attend parties with friends starting anywhere from 6pm up to about 10pm then celebrate with drinks and most of the time at the New Years celebration people toast and kiss loved ones. Then basically go home to sleep it off. Goal is to be shitfaced by New Year and in bed by 1am.

Have you ever watched Times Square New Years celebration on TV?

[figghiozzu]

Most people attend parties with friends starting anywhere from 6pm up to about 10pm then celebrate with drinks and most of the time at the New Years celebration people toast and kiss loved ones. Then basically go home to sleep it off. Goal is to be shitfaced by New Year and in bed by 1am.

Have you ever watched Times Square New Years celebration on TV?

Honestly, no. What did I miss?

[Pimping]

I think just champagne or drinking in general in the US
as for food not sure i just get/make whatever on new years

[kileyvolkm]

In canada everyone buys and drinks egg nog. I dont like it though

[Deany]

Idk I just got mcds for NY lmao

[SIM-3107656]

Champagne here, and some good ass food, haha.

[Moooookie]

We don't have a special dish for New Years, neither in the country I currently live in, nor the one I was born in. This is the first time I'm hearing of a special New Years dish. Guess it's true when they say you learn something new everyday.