Belle Montgomery
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Most Southerners will tell you that it dates back to the Civil War. Black-eyed peas were considered animal food (like purple hull peas). The peas were not worthy of General Sherman's Union troops. When Union soldiers raided the Confederates food supplies, legend says they took everything except the peas and salted pork. The Confederates considered themselves lucky to be left with those meager supplies, and survived the winter. Peas became symbolic of luck.
Black-eyed peas were also given to slaves, as were most other traditional New Year's foods.
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Black-eyed peas were also given to slaves, as were most other traditional New Year's foods.
REST OF ARTICLE:https://www.tripsavvy.com/blackeyed-peas-on-new-years-day-2212478