Some people have superstitions when it comes to eating certain foods on New Year’s day, and Justin Moore is one of those people. The “Why We Drink” singer says, “We do the black-eyed peas, and we do a hog jaw, which is tradition around here. I don’t know if that’s everywhere, but that, and my wife said they always did cabbage. So, we do cabbage too, which I love peas and cabbage, and hog jaw ain’t bad either.”
For those who don’t know, black-eyed peas and leafy greens are said to bring good luck, especially in the financial department, when eaten on New Year’s day. They say if you add cornbread to the mix, you’ve got “peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.” Pork, or the hog jaw that Justin and his family eat, is supposed to represent progress in the coming year.
Justin Moore – New Year’s Eve food :16
“We do the black-eyed peas, and we do a hog jaw, which is tradition around here. I don’t know if that’s everywhere, but that, and my wife said they always did cabbage. So, we do cabbage too, which I love peas and cabbage, and hog jaw ain’t bad either.”