Black-Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day

For as far back as I can remember, we always had black-eyed peas as part of the main meal for New Year’s Day. There were several vague theories as to why, but nobody seemed to know for sure. Well, a quick check reveals two theories, both of which are plausible, but both remain theories. Both theories center on them having a “mythical and mystical power to bring good luck,” although nobody knows…