Why do people eat seafood on new years

People all around the world eat a variety of traditional foods from grapes, to lentils, to smoked fish at the stroke of midnight. Did you know that people eat lentils because they recall the shape of ancient currency? Fish have also been linked to prosperity or wealth with their scales round and abundant like money, not to mention the fact that they are constantly moving forward, which is a sign of positive momentum for the New Year.

To each his own but I could imagine that one gets a bit stinky! My mother grew up in a largely Polish and Slavic neighborhood on the South side of Chicago. Smoked herring is their traditional new years eve food.

I have to admit I have done just this every year since I can remember, as I was scared of the consequence of not eating my herring at midnight.

Sadly, I am not the biggest fan of herring, especially when eaten out of a baggie. I first came across these awesome fish sellers in the Slow Food Market at the Rosewood hotel in London. The family owned business has been smoking fish in the traditional Norwegian fashion since , and just recently made its way to London. They never ever use plastic. Instead, this stylishly paper-wrapped smoked salmon, which is rich in color and vertically cut for the richest taste, stays fresh in the fridge for up to ten days.

It tastes amazing. So this year at the stroke of midnight we will be clinking champagne glasses, wishing each other well, and taking a cue from my mother with the smoked fish tradition to promote happiness, wellness and prosperity to all our loved ones! I hope you enjoy whatever traditions you have, whether they are new or old, with your loved ones this holiday.

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Pomegranate seeds have always been affiliated with fertility. In Greece, the whole fruit is thrown across the floor releasing a sea of seeds that symbolize fertility, life, and abundance. If you're not up for making quite that big of a mess, you can use our tutorial on How to Cut a Pomegranate. Fish symbolizes abundance around the world, but the way it's eaten is different depending on where you live. In Asian cultures, people feast on whole fishes around the Lunar New Year, and in Europe, people eat carp, herring, and cod.

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