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Richie & You
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Actually, we have a less is more mentality, no sensationalism & now a days, a deep appreciation for life, people, family & a great expectation of what is to come Roy Kelley looking forward to it all. That works for us

Jan 01, 2026 07:48 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
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I have no traditions regarding food or anything else on New Year's Day. We just got back from our morning walk and after working on a project I'm working on, I'm going to go out to the shop and see about making some new utensils. Then perhaps we'll watch a game or movie or something this afternoon - we shall see!

Jan 01, 2026 07:57 AM
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Carol Williams
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My only tradition is usually to watch the Rose Bowl football game. However, this year, the Oregon Ducks will be playing in the Orange Bowl, so I'll have that on instead. I won't do both. That's too much sitting. 

I also take down whatever holiday decorations I have up. Since I am in a rental in AZ for the winter, there wasn't much to take down this year. Already done, and it's only 8:30 am. 😊 

There is no traditional food in my day. 

Jan 01, 2026 07:29 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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Not really, but just by coincidence, tonight we're having left over corned beef with horseradish sauce, probably with potatoes and carrots, and maybe some cabbage. No black eyed peas.

Jan 01, 2026 08:28 AM
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Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

College Bowl Games thruout the Day . Pork,Sauerkraut,Apple Sauce & Mashed

Jan 01, 2026 11:38 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
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Happy New Year Roy Kelley I have had black eyed-peas every New Year's Day for as long as I can remember!!!  

Jan 01, 2026 09:15 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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New Year's Day used to be a big day to watch college football for me. No longer, for some reason. Just a day to relax.

Actually, I will be calling some friends and soi to wish the a Happy New Year.

Jan 01, 2026 08:45 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - San Diego, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Yes… for the last 26 years, at least.

 

Traditional Japanese New Year's cuisine revolves around
Osechi Ryori: beautiful, multi-layered lacquer boxes filled with foods chosen not for trend, but for meaning. Each bite is a wish. Each color, a promise.

New Year’s Day brings Ozoni, a warm, comforting mochi soup, and Mochi, pounded rice cakes symbolizing strength, unity, and renewal.

Ultimate Guide to Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year Food ...

Among the Osechi staples:

  • Kuromame (sweet black soybeans) for health and diligence

  • Datemaki (rolled omelet) for learning and wisdom

  • Shrimp, bent with age, for a long life lived fully

 

The intention, tradition, and food that represents:
May the year ahead be steady… fortunate… and well-lived.

Jan 01, 2026 01:10 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We play a few more games at the kitchen table being no one in the household is working Roy Kelley . We also have a good sized breakfast for lunch.

Jan 01, 2026 10:33 AM
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Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
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We used to eat the 12 grapes at midnight, but not anymore. I believe more and more in God, who is the only one I need. I woke up today and went straight to the gym, now working a little and then relaxing. Happy New Year everyone!!!

Jan 01, 2026 10:19 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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Peas, greens, cornbread and my husband eats pork... me no pork cause I don't want to die.

Jan 01, 2026 11:52 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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No particular traditions here for the first day of the year, food or otherwise. Happy New Year to you and Dolores!

Jeff

Jan 01, 2026 11:26 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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No traditions here Roy Kelley 

I do not believe eating any particular food brings "good luck".  

The Good Lord and I create the "luck' in my life. 

Happy New Year - Cheers to you and Dolores 🍾🥂

Jan 01, 2026 08:56 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I dont think that any particular food brings us luck, most of that is due to our actions.

Jan 02, 2026 04:24 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Tradition starts with watching the Rose Bowl Parade, followed by watching the Rose Bowl Game.  Food changes each and every year.

Jan 01, 2026 02:46 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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LOL I happened to write a post about that tonight, Roy! Happy New Year!! 🥳

Jan 01, 2026 10:27 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Us Pennsylvania Dutch have to have Pork and Sauerkraut!

Jan 02, 2026 10:42 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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No real traditions other than watching football Roy Kelley  

Jan 02, 2026 08:01 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Usually on New Year's Eve we have shrimp cocktail and a bottle of champagne or white wine. As for New Year's Day, we eat what we have a taste for. 

Jan 02, 2026 06:58 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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Happy New Year! Our New Year's Day has become one of relaxing at home whereupon I always find myself cleaning out drawers, cabinets and closets. 

Jan 02, 2026 05:48 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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No, no traditions in my home and no special foods. Yesterday we went out for Chinese. 

Jan 02, 2026 04:48 AM
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Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
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We prepare banitza (a phyllo dough pastry with feta cheese, Bulgarian specialty) and some fortunes in it for the coming year. Since I did not have cornel-tree buds, I wrote the fortunes on a piece of paper and each one of us pulled a few. Here is a list of some fortunes from this year's banitza:

May everyone understand your jokes.

May you lose weight exactly where you want to.

May you always like your body when you look in the mirror.

May your heart feel light.

May you always find what you’re looking for.

May you always have small change when you need it — and big bills too.

May you have someone who dances to your bagpipe, has the ears for it, and may you have fun together.
(a wish for harmony, understanding, and shared joy)

May you have friends who truly listen to you.

Health.

May you walk every day along a sea of ideas.

May your dream chase you — and catch you.

Jan 03, 2026 01:45 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Pork and sauerkraut is a family tradition since I was born and we still follow it today. It's not so much about eating for good luck and it is having comfort food and remembering our family holiday tradtions.

 

Jan 03, 2026 01:12 PM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

Peas, greens, pork and cornbread.  This year we also had corn.

Jan 04, 2026 11:28 AM
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