As the countdown to the new year begins, many New Orleanians are sticking to traditions they hope will set the tone for the months ahead even if they admit it’s part belief, part ritual.
For some, the menu matters. Greens or cabbage are still seen as symbols of wealth, while black-eyed peas are believed to bring good health in the year to come.
“I don’t play about my greens and peas,” one woman told us. “That’s prosperity and health and I’ll take all I can get.”…