Yes, it’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that we all follow, but it’s important to know its history. (It’s also fun.) So here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut as well as other good-luck foods. Like ...

Emcee George Shea announces the score as Geoffrey Esper, left, and James Webb compete in the Pork Roll Eating Championship at The Trenton Thunder Stadium on September 23, 2023.Get Photo Pork Roll ...

New Year’s is packed with traditions, and when it comes to food, few are as iconic—or as lucky—as pork and sauerkraut. This dynamic duo has been a staple on New Year’s tables for generations, but have ...

This article was originally published for New Year’s 2023. By JENNIFER SHEEHAN We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut. But why? Yes, it’s a ...

Yes, it’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that we all follow, but it’s important to know its history. (It’s also fun.) Like many other cultures, the Pennsylvania Dutch believe eating pork on New Year’s ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - For many families across the Midwest and Appalachia, New Year’s Day isn’t complete without pork and sauerkraut. This custom, deeply tied to German and Eastern European heritage, is ...