This article explores the traditional foods that grace Black American tables during New Year celebrations ... John can be traced back to West African culinary traditions, making it a delicious ...
The beginning of a new year ... on New Year's. As I mentioned, black-eyed peas have long been a tradition in my family. Having black-eyed peas during the holiday is something most African American ...
On New Year's Eve, when most of us will be out celebrating the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 with parties, champagne and the ball drop, the night will also be significant to another ...
Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, ...
However, food writer Jeff Koehler cited in NPR, that the tradition may stem from the 1880s with Madrids bourgeoisie copying the French custom to drink champagne and eat grapes on New Year's Eve.
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...