Pomegranates are revered in Turkey as a sweet and juicy New Year fruit. Their ruby red hue is representative of the human heart and signifies life and fertility.
Similarly, apples are symbolic of love and fertility too and cider is quite a New Year’s drink.
Figs are also considered a symbol of fertility and are used in many New Year desserts such as the special fig pudding enjoyed in European countries.
Fish is considered to be one of the luckiest foods for New Year. It is believed in many cultures that the silvery and shiny fish brings good luck, wealth and prosperity.
Fish are known to lay many eggs which signify abundance and so, you may find many people enjoy seafood dishes during New Year. How about some delicious fish dumplings for your New Year party?
Nuts are symbols of new life and are often used for gifting during New Year to wish your friends and family a lucky start. They are often stuffed with sweet cakes for Christmas and sprinkled over many festive desserts and other treats.
In fact in some cultures, a special cake is made with nuts and real coins stuffed into it to bring in the New Year.
