What Not to Eat on New Year's Day

Come along as we discuss various superstitions and traditions surrounding New Year's Day in different cultures. We have a list of foods to avoid on New Year's Day based on beliefs that they bring bad luck. These include poultry, shellfish, bottom-feeding fish, and white-colored foods. Additionally, there are several other actions to avoid, such as passing knives, taking out the garbage, doing laundry, washing hair, cleaning, crying, breaking things, and taking anything out of the house. These practices are believed to bring misfortune and bad luck throughout the year. Note: We use AI voices in our podcast. Read our What Not to Eat on New Year's Day blog post.