Have you heard of black-eyed peas and collard greens for good luck?

What about a bowl of lentils or a pork chop?

On the other hand,collard greensare said to have roots in northern Europe.

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According toTODAY, this has to do with the way pigs behave.

If you’re feeling superstitious this year, maybe skip the poultry and go for pork.

A delicious mealandgood luckwhat more could you ask for?

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Why, you may ask?

Because lentils are round and shaped like a coin.

Let’s just hope your good luck charms don’t come with a strong odor.

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Composition with bowl of lentils on wooden table.

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