New Year’s is packed with traditions, and when it comes to food, few are as iconic—or as lucky—as pork and sauerkraut. This ...

The American South’s answer to cabbage, collard greens are a popular New Year’s food, and yes, their color also symbolizes ...

Sauerkraut was also a cold-weather food in the 19th century, so it would have been an obvious item to pair with pork for New ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — If it's just not the new year without a bite of pork and sauerkraut, you may find yourself in the company of many across the globe who turn to food tradition superstitions as a tasty ...

It’s not the prettiest of foods but on New Year’s Day in central Pennsylvania, pork and sauerkraut rules. Eating the homestyle dish made with fermented cabbage promises good luck in the new year. The ...

As we enter 2026, we’ll be looking for all the good luck we can find. Here in Pennsylvania Dutch country, the tradition of ...

This article was originally published for New Year’s 2023. By JENNIFER SHEEHAN We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, ...

Yes, it’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that we all follow, but it’s important to know its history. (It’s also fun.) So here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut as well as other good-luck foods. Like ...

The centuries-old Pennsylvania Dutch custom symbolizes prosperity and good fortune, with roots dating back to 1802 and strong ...