Grapes, fish, green vegetables, pork, pomegranate ... are selected by some countries for the occasion of the beginning of the year, hoping to have a prosperous, healthy and lucky year.
Each country has a different custom that makes it unique in every practice. The dishes on the occasion of the new year for the Lunar New Year are not the same, they all have their own meanings in each country.
On any occasion, dishes such as grapes, fish, green vegetables, pork, pomegranate . are selected by some countries at the beginning of the year, hoping to have a prosperous, healthy and lucky year.
Picture 1 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Grapes : The Spanish eat 12 grapes when the clock scores 12 hours according to the bell.This tradition dates back to 1909, when Alicante's vineyards made this to solve the excess grapes.After that, this idea spread to Portugal and regions once colonized by Spain and Portugal such as Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru.(Photo: Popsugar.)
Picture 2 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? Each fruit represents a month, for example if the third fruit is slightly acidic, it means that March will be quite difficult.Most will try to eat 12 fruits before the last bell, but Peruvian people will add the 13th to ensure luck.(Photo: Beepb.)
Picture 3 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Green vegetables : Vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, kale and rainbow cabbage are good to eat on New Year's in many countries for the simple reason: their leaves are like folded, symbolic coins for the rich future.(Photo: Rd.)
Picture 4 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? The Danes eat kale stewed with sugar and cinnamon, the Germans eat cabbage while the Americans choose cabbage.Many people believe that the more vegetables they eat in the new year, the more money will be collected in the following year.(Photo: Seriouseats.)
Picture 5 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Types of beans : Peas, lentils, green beans . are considered symbols of money.They are shaped similar to coins and hatch when cooked, giving people financial luck.(Photo: Amazinghealthfulfoods).
Picture 6 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? In Italy, people often enjoy sausages and green lentils after New Year's Eve.German people also often eat this in the new year, can replace lentils with bean soup.(Photos: Plated.)
Picture 7 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? Brazilian people often eat the first meal of the new year with lentil soup or lentils and rice.(Photo: Greenacres.)
Picture 8 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? In South America, people often eat Hoppin 'John dishes made from black-eyed peas or cowpea.This tradition dates back to the Civil War, when the town of Vicksburg (Mississippi) ran out of food when it was attacked.Residents find black-eyed beans to survive, from which they are considered lucky.(Photo: Foodnetwork.)
Picture 9 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Pork : The tradition of eating pork in the new year is based on the notion that pigs represent growth, because this animal often moves forward when feeding.Roasted suckling pigs are indispensable for the New Year in Cuba, Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Austria.(Photo: Faimouioui / Wordpress).
Picture 10 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? The Austrian decorated the table with almond cakes of tiny pigs.(Photo: Butteryum.)
Picture 11 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? The Swedes eat their legs, while the Germans enjoy grilled pork and sausages.Pork is also a popular dish in Italy and the United States because of its high fat content, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.(Photo: Chopstixfix).
Picture 12 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Fish : This dish is said to bring good luck for 3 reasons: their scales are shaped like coins, they follow the herd - symbolizing prosperity, and they swim forward - symbolizing develope.(Photo: Catholiccusine.)
Picture 13 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? The Danes eat steamed cod, while in Italy, dried salted cod is made by families throughout Christmas to the new year.Germany and Poland have salted fish to get luck.(Photo: Nytimes.)
Picture 14 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Types of cakes : Cakes and other baked goods often present in menus of many countries on Christmas and New Year, especially those with round or round shape.Italy has a chiacchiere dish made from sugar-coated wheat flour.(Photo: Theitalianbunnyreport / Wordpress).
Picture 15 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands often eat donuts.In addition, the Netherlands also has a bollen olie, a round scones, with apple kernels, raisins or sour grapes.(Photo: Oliebollenzoetermeer).
Picture 16 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year? Some cultures also have the custom of hiding a jewelry or coin in a cake, whoever meets will be lucky in the new year.In Greece, people often make vasilopita cakes with a coin inside.Cakes are cut on New Year's Eve or desserts on New Year's Day.(Photo: Tarasmulticulturaltable).
Picture 17 of What do countries eat during the Lunar New Year?Pomegranate : The Turks consider pomegranate to be lucky for many reasons.Their red color symbolizes life, proliferating.The ability to treat illness symbolizes health and round particles express prosperity.(Photo: Aces).