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New Year's Eve Superstitions and Foods, Old Christmas, and the Word "Untelling"

December 31, 2023 Amy D. Clark Season 1 Episode 14
New Year's Eve Superstitions and Foods, Old Christmas, and the Word "Untelling"
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The Talking Appalachian Podcast
New Year's Eve Superstitions and Foods, Old Christmas, and the Word "Untelling"
Dec 31, 2023 Season 1 Episode 14
Amy D. Clark

What did you think of this episode?

It's "untelling" what 2024 will bring, but in this episode we'll talk about why you should eat black- eyed peas on New Year's Eve, why you shouldn't do housework on New Year's Day, and why some people refuse to take down their trees until Old Christmas on January 6th. We'll also explore the word "untelling," our first word in 2024.
Have a Happy New Year!

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Research: WV Public Broadcasting, Dictionary of American Regional English, Southern Living website, "Old Christmas" fiddle tune (1937) by Asher Boyd, American Folklife Center

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Acoustic music on most episodes: "Steam Train" written by Elizabeth Cotten and performed by Landon Spain

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Show Notes

What did you think of this episode?

It's "untelling" what 2024 will bring, but in this episode we'll talk about why you should eat black- eyed peas on New Year's Eve, why you shouldn't do housework on New Year's Day, and why some people refuse to take down their trees until Old Christmas on January 6th. We'll also explore the word "untelling," our first word in 2024.
Have a Happy New Year!

To purchase a 2024 Talking Appalachian Desk Calendar, click here



Research: WV Public Broadcasting, Dictionary of American Regional English, Southern Living website, "Old Christmas" fiddle tune (1937) by Asher Boyd, American Folklife Center

Support the Show.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and review us!
Support the show by sharing links to episodes on social or here at our Patreon page:
Talking Appalachian Podcast | Covering the Appalachian Region from North to South | Patreon
Paypal to support the show: @amyclarkspain
Follow and message me on IG, FB, YouTube: @talkingappalachian
To sponsor an episode or collaborate: aclark@virginia.edu
Acoustic music on most episodes: "Steam Train" written by Elizabeth Cotten and performed by Landon Spain