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From: Kate <>
Subject: Re: Why Sauerkraut on New Year's?
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 08:10:04 -0800


Jane Mahlig wrote:
>
> Can anyone help solve a family dilemma? We ALWAYS have pork and kraut
> on New Year's - I know the reason for the pork, but is there any
> significance to the sauerkraut? The only answer I get from family is
> "It's always done that way".
Growing up in Pennsylvania "Dutch" Country which as you know was heavy
German, I recall it being served and combined for reasons of good luck.

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