It's the end of the year, and you might be thinking about what to avoid eating on New Year's Eve to ensure good luck in the coming year. While there are many customs and symbols associated with luck and wealth, there are also a few foods that are believed to bring misfortune. Let's take a look at 5 such products you should steer clear of on December 31st.
1. Bread
Old beliefs suggest that holes in bread symbolize coffins, and consuming bread on New Year's Eve could mean a friend's impending death. So, it's best to avoid this product if you want to start the new year on a positive note.
2. Fish
Carp is often associated with wealth and health during New Year's celebrations. However, non-believers are warned to consume it at their own risk, due to old superstitions about choking on fish bones.
3. Short Noodles
Short noodles are a no-go on New Year's Eve. According to Chinese tradition, the length of the noodles symbolizes the duration of life, and eating short noodles could mean a quick death and misfortune.
4. Poultry
Eating chicken on New Year's Eve is said to bring bad luck, and those who indulge may have to search for food and money in the following year, just like chickens searching for food in the dirt.
5. Parsley
Ancient Greeks considered parsley the "herb of death," and some still believe that consuming it on New Year's Eve brings bad luck. Similarly, be careful with salt on this day. Spilling salt may bring misfortune in the new year.
So, there you have it! While certain foods are popular during New Year's Eve celebrations, it's essential to be mindful of these old superstitions to ensure a prosperous and fortunate new year. Remember, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Enrichment Insights:
Interestingly, according to Chinese superstitions, other foods to avoid on New Year's Eve include congee (savory rice porridge) and porridge for breakfast. These foods are associated with negative connotations such as poverty and misfortune, which are contrary to the festive and auspicious nature of the new year celebrations.
