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 I hope all who celebrate had a wonderful Christmas!  Of course, some of us are not done yet - I'll be hosting my in-laws today (the 26th for those of you who are reading this a few days ater it goes out).  While Christmas night with my family is the lasagna that Cestaris have cooked for decades, tonight's "Christmas" will be the British version with Prime Rib and all the trimmings, including the Plum Pudding I mentioned way back in my newsletter about foods to cook ahead to make life simpler during the holidays.  Boy am I glad to have that one DONE and soaking in brandy right now.

New Year's for me tends to be simple - staying in with family, and lounging around on New Year's Day - perhaps with a bowl of Italian lentils for luck.

Best,

Susan

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1. James from New York shares, "In our family, New Year's Eve isn't complete without my grandmother's homemade pizza. She brought the recipe from Italy, and it's been a tradition ever since. She always said it's not just about the food, but who you share it with. This year, I'm making it for the first time to keep her legacy alive."

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3. Emma from Georgia says, "Our New Year's Day is all about Southern comfort food. My fondest memory is helping my mom make black-eyed peas and collard greens. She believed they brought luck and prosperity. This year, I'm continuing the tradition with my kids, hoping to pass on the same lessons of love and hope for the new year.

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5. Carlos from Texas recalls, New Year's Day means menudo in our household. My dad used to wake up early to start cooking it, saying it's the best cure for a New Year's Eve party. Now, I'm the one in charge of the menudo, and it feels like a rite of passage.

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7. Sara from Michigan shares, "My family's New Year's Eve tradition is making a variety of pies. My grandparents were farmers and believed in celebrating the year's harvest. We would have apple, cherry, and pumpkin pies, each with a story of its own. Now, I bake these pies with my children, telling them stories of our family's past."

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9. Ben from Colorado tells us, "We have a unique tradition of making smores around a bonfire on New Year's Eve. It's more than just roasting marshmallows; it's about reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the new one, all while surrounded by the warmth of family and friends."

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