[Bèsame*]

It was always a day of shrimp cocktail. I don't think there is a specific meaning behind it. I think it just became a tradition at our house. Maybe it was a hangover treat?

My parents always had a New Year's eve party. We were small, holed up in our rooms. I dont remember much about the party except that we would sneak out to get food (it was catered). Also, remember the furniture was moved for dancing. In fact, the cement under the patio was finished with a dance floor finish. ( was fun to slip and slide on in the summer. But, once the pool was put in, it was a dangerous zone)
And then there was the aftermath of the party the next morning.

So perhaps shrimp cocktail was the "everybody" bloody mary???

Never knew of the black eyes pea thing until I moved to Texas.

Oh, and The Rose Parade! Another California tradition. ��������