As we understand it, black eyed peas and collard greens eaten on New Year's is said to symbolize prosperity, good luck and good fortune for the coming year." ... "Peas for pennies, greens for dollars and cornbread for gold," an old Southern saying goes. Enjoy some collard green & black eyed peas music for the New Year! Fantasia - Collard Greens & Cornbread … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens!