Black-eyed peas, also known as Hoppin’ John, is served with cornbread as a traditional New Year’s Day dinner in the Southern United States.

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Black-eyed peas, also known as Hoppin’ John is served with cornbread as a traditional New Year’s dinner in the South, Jan. 1, 2018, in Coden, Alabama. Eating the peas on New Year’s Day is said to bring prosperity and good luck in the new year. Black-eyed peas are typically served with cornbread and collard greens. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)

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Location: Coden, Alabama, USA
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