New Year's Day Lore

On New Year's Day, people should say "Happy New Year" to the flowers in their garden or the flowers will not bloom in the spring. Good luck and health for the year are believed to come from eating sauerkraut on New Year's Day, and among the Pennsylvania Dutch, roast pork, sauerkraut, and knepp, or dumplings, remain the customary dishes for New Year's Day dinner. Health and strength for the year are also tied to eating sausage with breakfast on New Year's Day.

Kutztown, Pennsylvania · United States