We Southerners, especially Texans, no doubt let superstition guide us in some areas of life. Old wives’ tales passed down from our grandmothers are seen as fact, and you’d better believe we hold our breath when we’re near a cemetery. Similarly, our New Year’s Eve meal is an extremely important tradition. This comforting Southern combo ends the current year on a good note and sends us into the next one with a full belly, happy heart, and positive mindset. Even if the superstition doesn’t hold any truth, it’s still a delicious way to start off the year and deserves a spot on every Texan’s dinner table. Does your family honor this New Year’s superstition in Texas?
A New Year’s Eve meal in Texas has a few key ingredients: black eyed peas for prosperity because they swell up after they’re cooked…
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…salt pork…
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…and, of course, some jalapenos to “kick” your motivation into high gear for the new year.
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All of that goes into the pot together and simmers until the flavors have combined to perfection.
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Serve your peas with a side of collard greens for wealth…
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…and a batch of fluffy cornbread muffins (no particular reason, but there’s never a bad time for cornbread in the South!).
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In some parts of Texas, it’s a tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight to represent each month of the year and hour on the clock.
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So whether you’re eating beans and greens, grapes, or both, I hope your New Year’s Eve ritual ends your 2019 on a good note and sends you into 2020 with a clean slate and a positive, optimistic outlook.
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Happy New Year, my fellow Texans! I hope 2020 brings you wealth, prosperity, and most importantly, happiness.
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New Year’s Superstition In Texas November 01, 2019 Marisa Roman Are there any other superstitions in Texas? Texas superstitions are not difficult to come by. Truly, by growing up in Texas, you likely have a variety of superstitions that you believe in, some of which have no rhyme or reason. Beyond eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s, there are quite a few Texas superstitions you may be familiar with that are aimed to keep you in good luck and good health. A few of these superstitions include not setting sail on the ocean when there is a circle around the moon, using horsehair to ward off rattlesnakes, never pointing at a gravesite, never killing a horned lizard, and never starting a new business on Friday the 13th. What are the most popular traditions in Texas? Outside of the superstitions, Texas has quite a few traditions worth mentioning, too. Texas traditions are different from superstitions, as they aren’t meant to be done to ward off evil or bad luck, they just simply are a part of life in Texas. A tradition in Texas can be as simple as knowing how to order your meat or not having to shovel snow. A big tradition in Texas throughout the state involves watching high school football on a Friday night and pro football on a Sunday. Another important tradition in Texas involves flying a personal flag the same height as the U.S. flag no matter what. What is the most bizarre superstition in Texas? There are plenty of bizarre Texas superstitions that make no sense and yet people do them anyway. While Texans may pride themselves on being logical and reasonable, there are still some superstitions that Texans follow that seem a bit wacky to others. Perhaps the most bizarre superstition in Texas involves farmers who are encouraged to only plant root vegetables in the dark of the moon and above-ground vegetables by moonlight.
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New Year’s Superstition In Texas
November 01, 2019
Marisa Roman
Are there any other superstitions in Texas? Texas superstitions are not difficult to come by. Truly, by growing up in Texas, you likely have a variety of superstitions that you believe in, some of which have no rhyme or reason. Beyond eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s, there are quite a few Texas superstitions you may be familiar with that are aimed to keep you in good luck and good health. A few of these superstitions include not setting sail on the ocean when there is a circle around the moon, using horsehair to ward off rattlesnakes, never pointing at a gravesite, never killing a horned lizard, and never starting a new business on Friday the 13th. What are the most popular traditions in Texas? Outside of the superstitions, Texas has quite a few traditions worth mentioning, too. Texas traditions are different from superstitions, as they aren’t meant to be done to ward off evil or bad luck, they just simply are a part of life in Texas. A tradition in Texas can be as simple as knowing how to order your meat or not having to shovel snow. A big tradition in Texas throughout the state involves watching high school football on a Friday night and pro football on a Sunday. Another important tradition in Texas involves flying a personal flag the same height as the U.S. flag no matter what. What is the most bizarre superstition in Texas? There are plenty of bizarre Texas superstitions that make no sense and yet people do them anyway. While Texans may pride themselves on being logical and reasonable, there are still some superstitions that Texans follow that seem a bit wacky to others. Perhaps the most bizarre superstition in Texas involves farmers who are encouraged to only plant root vegetables in the dark of the moon and above-ground vegetables by moonlight.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Texas superstitions are not difficult to come by. Truly, by growing up in Texas, you likely have a variety of superstitions that you believe in, some of which have no rhyme or reason. Beyond eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s, there are quite a few Texas superstitions you may be familiar with that are aimed to keep you in good luck and good health. A few of these superstitions include not setting sail on the ocean when there is a circle around the moon, using horsehair to ward off rattlesnakes, never pointing at a gravesite, never killing a horned lizard, and never starting a new business on Friday the 13th.
What are the most popular traditions in Texas?
Outside of the superstitions, Texas has quite a few traditions worth mentioning, too. Texas traditions are different from superstitions, as they aren’t meant to be done to ward off evil or bad luck, they just simply are a part of life in Texas. A tradition in Texas can be as simple as knowing how to order your meat or not having to shovel snow. A big tradition in Texas throughout the state involves watching high school football on a Friday night and pro football on a Sunday. Another important tradition in Texas involves flying a personal flag the same height as the U.S. flag no matter what.
What is the most bizarre superstition in Texas?
There are plenty of bizarre Texas superstitions that make no sense and yet people do them anyway. While Texans may pride themselves on being logical and reasonable, there are still some superstitions that Texans follow that seem a bit wacky to others. Perhaps the most bizarre superstition in Texas involves farmers who are encouraged to only plant root vegetables in the dark of the moon and above-ground vegetables by moonlight.
