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Dear Readers, My family history is rooted in the panhandle of Florida and deeply tied to the Scots-Irish-German culture. Traditions were important to my family, and during holidays, those traditions were strictly adhered to. A recent conversation with my brother about our childhood left us wondering if the generations after us will even remember the old-time customs. With that in mind, I thought I'd close out 2020 with a few New Year traditions that my family celebrated during my growing up years. Even today, January 1, 2021, I have prepared a traditional southern meal of black-eyed peas and collard greens seasoned with ham hocks, my granny's cornbread recipe, and lemon drop cookies. In the tradition of my Irish roots, my doors are open to air out the bad and let in the fresh. So Dear Readers, I hope you enjoy reading about my family's New Year folklore. I'd love to hear about yours.  
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1/4/2021 05:29:48 am
I love these old southern traditions. Our family's New Year customs were almost the same, including the precautions of what not to do. It was important not to test the luck. My mother also made a pot of cabbage into which she placed a dime. The person finding the dime would be the special recipient of luck in the coming year. It is so sad for the old customs to be forgotten and not passed on. Thank you for bringing back some good memories. 1/4/2021 08:55:12 am
Flossie, thanks so much for sharing your childhood New Year tradition. I love the one about the cabbage. My family did the same with the cabbage except we did it on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate our Irish heritage and hope to keep a wee bit O' the Irish luck. Wishing you the very best for 2021. Leave a Reply. |
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