The meal is a staple for many families ringing in the New Year and consists of black-eyed peas, greens, ham, cornbread and all the fixin's but what does each food symbolize? These are the items ...

Spiced Pomegranate Glazed Ham by A tangy, warm and slightly sweet ... is a modern take on soba — which is a traditional New Year's Eve food in Japan, as noodles symbolize longevity in many ...

Another spring tradition is the Zion Church Humdinger Ham Dinner. This has been a Zion event for 11 years. For many years ... at his camp ground every summer and for new dairy barns.

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon and Dijon mustard cook down into a lush glaze that is brushed over the ham while roasting.