Explain Black Eyed Peas???

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Explain Black Eyed Peas???
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Tue, 12-30-2003 - 6:00pm
I learn so much from you lovely ladies---can you explain the tradition of black-eyed peas for good luck?
“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 12-30-2003 - 6:40pm

This first link is along the lines of what I've always heard. The second one is much more detailed and news to me.


http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/holidays/new-year/customs/black-eyed-peas.htm


http://www.thecitizennews.com/sallie/sallie2003/sal030101.html

Rhonda


Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 10-15-2003
Tue, 12-30-2003 - 8:47pm

Great posts...LOVED the marketing if the second story is true.

“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy