5. North America: Black Eyed Peas (No, Not the Band)北美：黑眼豆豆（不是，不是那个乐团）
Inspired by southern culture, many Americans celebrate the New Year by eating black eyed peas and collard greens. The pea’s “eye” represents looking into the future, and it is believed to bring good luck to those who eat them. Eating leafy greens supposedly brings money and prosperity as well.
受南方文化影响，许多美国人通过吃黑眼豌豆和羽衣甘蓝来庆祝新年。这种豆的“眼睛”代表展望未来。人们相信，吃黑眼豆豆会带来好运。人们也认为，吃绿叶蔬菜能带来钱财和富裕。