Brit SHOCKED at how AMERICAN & BRITISH New Year is VERY Different!

[@MoreAdamCouser]

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[@Bowlingball2011]

Hurricane Katrina Was top four deadliest hurricanes that reach landfall in USA...

[@hshaughnessy17]

It is about 790 miles and almost a 13 hour drive from Chicago to New York City. London to Madrid is about 785 miles to give you some reference to how far Chicago is from New York City.

[@msavage1558]

Eating ham (pork), black-eyed peas, and greens (collards or turnip) means you will have a prosperous year. Southern US tradition.

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

Black eyed peas is for money and greens are for health.

[@debbiealvey3537]

Don’t forget the cornbread ( gold)😂

[@debbiealvey3537]

Do NOT do laundry on New Years Day! You’ll wash someone’s life away!

[@mikey71333]

Cabbage for money!!

[@peridot1706]

​@@debbiealvey3537This year I opted to just have corn as a side dish.

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

Oh, you do want to eat Hoppin' John ( Black-eyed peas with ham, onion, tomatoes and spices). You just don't know you want to eat it yet.

[@toodlescae]

I might actually eat them that way. I can't stand black eyed peas normally.

[@user-dc6ut5uu3t]

That sounds awesome. Never heard of it before, so thanks for the tip!

[@mindigd]

I live in Pennsylvania Dutch country and we eat pork and sauerkraut on New Years Day to bring good luck and prosperity. It's a tradition that originated in Germany.

[@anonymousone2843]

I live in rural Northampton County in Pa. ALWAYS pork and sauerkraut for NY Day. My parents donit, my grandparents did it, great grandparents and on and on.

[@HopAlongKris]

I live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We eat it too.....well, I eat hotdogs instead because I hate pork lol. Ancestors are from Germany.

[@tuckerbyrnes8858]

This tradition is from all over PA. not just in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

[@dakotasponseller3379]

York pa same here

[@johnvaccaro7022]

It is nearly 790 miles from NYC to Chicago. There are 4 major time zones in the contiguous USA... Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. Then there are 2 more time-zones with Alaska and Hawaiian Time. When its 2pm in NYC...it's 8 am in Hawaii.

[@barryjurgensen9396]

Starting in 1929, the Royal Canadians began broadcasting live from the Roosevelt Grill in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City as "radio's first nationwide New Year's Eve broadcast". Invariably, each broadcast closed with Lombardo's rendition of the song Auld Lang Syne as part of the annual New Year's Eve tradition. The broadcasts proved to be immensely popular and continued from this venue until 1959 when they were transferred to the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where they continued until 1976. GUY LOMBARDO HE DIE NOV 1977. he did it 47 yrs until his death.

[@edithroberts8959]

We don't wash clothes on New Years Day. That washes the life out of a family member. And we eat ham, black eyed peas and some kind of greens. That's for health and prosperity.

[@Actually_Ashley00]

As a southerner, growing up my whole family said never to wash your clothes on new years. Also for food, black eyed peas, ham and some collard greens.

[@manxkin]

Chicago is 790 miles from New York City. Chicago is in the Central time zone. Happy New Year! Cold and snowy here.

[@steventambon2588]

A nice big clock 🤣

[@vickyblue8574]

Hey Adam, my family only really makes sure to eat something with cabbage on the first day of the new year. Apparently, this is meant to ensure wealth and prosperity.

[@crystalscaturro512]

In my house, it was always collard greens for money.

[@cattewest]

Cabbage with corned beef or black eyed peas was what I grew up with in Southern Indiana. And the first person to come in on January 1st was responsible for bringing good luck.

[@carolcraig9008]

My parents were from Pennsylvania so eating sauerkraut & pork (I think there’s some German influence) to bring Good Luck for the New Year. Happy New Year Adam to you and your family! 🍀🤞🤞🍀🍀🍀

[@revgurley]

I agree with your wife. You never clean on New Years or you're washing away the good luck. It is, however, proper to clean on NYE, so you wash away the bad luck from the last year. As a Southerner, we also standard NYday foods: Ham, Black Eyed Peas (the beans, not the band) for luck, and collard greens for money. It does drive my hubby a little nuts that we don't rinse off the dishes until after midnight on Jan 2nd. And never laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, or any type of cleaning.

[@TheMadeofhonor]

We make New Years Resolutions, making a commitment to accomplish something specific in the upcoming Year. Black eyed pea soup is delicious! Freeze some of the Ham from Christmas and make a soup with some black eyed peas in it for New Years.

[@SuePajcic]

My roommate always made pork and sauerkraut ( with apples), for New Years day. She served it with mashed potatoes and insisted it be eaten a certain way to assure good luck in the new year.

[@Clarinetboy82]

Hoppin' John is absolutely an awesome southern new years eve dish! My neighbor from Mississippi makes some every year and shares with several of us. I didn't look good when you saw it due to it's presentation, but I assure you it's delicious! As for Lawrence drinking water, I'm pretty sure I recall some mention in a video of his where he mentioned he doesn't drink alcohol anymore and hasn't for several years. So I believe him that he's drinking water.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

Want good luck? You eat Hoppin’ John for New Year’s.

[@tlgarrison8433]

Despite half my family being from the deep south and the other half from Pennsylvania, we never did any New Year's "traditions" for luck. As far as celebrating goes, my husband is an OTR truck driver and hasn't been home on New Year's Eve/Day for more than a decade, I watch sports in my recliner until I fall asleep. When I wake up, I check the scores, send a "Happy New Year" meme to family and friends, and go to bed. Excitement abounds!

[@Storm_Lily]

We both screamed "LIAR" in the same way.😂😂😂

[@katyballard7813]

Eat pork so you’ll be “high on the hog,” eat collards to bring dollars, and the black eyed peas represent coins. It tastes great, like most Southern food.

[@tylerferguson3707]

The 3 hour time difference comes in handy on new years. Let the kids watch the ball drop at eastern time so they'll go to bed at 9 pm instead of midnight.

[@karladoesstuff]

We have black eyed peas with cornbread in my family, often also with turn or collard greens. We cook the peas with bacon and top them with boiled okra. I do have a few friends who have hoppin' john. I remember aging Guy Lombardo in a cameo -- I think it was on Laugh In -- announcing "When I go, I'm taking New Years Eve with me!"

[@SamW-2774]

I agree with several of the earlier comments that pork and sauerkraut is very common here in Pennsylvania. A large portion of the state is of German descent. Also, my wife will always go for a horse ride no matter the weather.

[@janp719]

Growing up, Christmas decor had to be down and put away before NYE to start fresh. And eat black eyed peas, ham, and something green.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Black eyed peas are delicious bro

[@DoodMcGnarGnar]

What will really blow your mind is Indiana( where Indianapolis is) has 2 time zones. Most of the state is in eastern time zone but there are like 12 counties in central. Can get pretty confusing lol

[@slowmobrothers7470]

3:51 I live in Chicago, I can confirm we are one hour behind New York, we miss the cut off for eastern time zone probably 60 miles east of Chicago….

[@PaisanosRoostFarm]

You might want to google Las Cruces Chile Drop

[@cherylthralls4645]

Cabbage and sausage are commonly served in my family. We also eat dumplings as well as ham and beans.

[@ChiminiePop]

As a Southerner who absolutely LOVES Hoppin' John, I'm going to have to call you out on the judgment of that amazing dish and threaten you with providing all the Hoppin' John you can eat next time you're in the US. (whether you like it or not 🤣) because it will change your life.

[@hithercreator7818]

I live in the south and traditionally eat ham, collard greens, blackeye peas, cornbread for good luck. But I am Italian and traditionally eat sausage and Lentles on new years

[@Michelle-fh2dp]

Black eyed peas in TX are often made into a spicy hot salad called Texas Caviar. They are delicious! Also could be black eyed peas (beans) and rice seasoned with ham and also delicious!

[@1079walter]

Some of our traditions in Maryland, USA: first person into the house after midnight should be a man; must eat some herring for good luck; and toast with eggnog (preferably with whiskey in it!)

[@lindadeters8685]

I saged my home at midnite. I also took a suitcase, walked it up and down the street and parked it outside my house overnite to ensure travel in the New Year. I don’t partake in the black eyed peas as I hate them. I also eat 12 grapes in the first minute of the year to ensure good luck every month in the new year, a Spanish custom.

[@TallGuy_TJ]

You can see the NY Ball at the Waterford factory in Ireland since they made, service and store it. They run through the entire light show and you are standing only feet from it.

[@starparodier91]

I live in Japan… there’s a lot of traditions lol. Never did anything when I lived in the US.

[@Repugnantone]

Lawrence was definitely hamming it up for the video. He didn't break the glass he was drinking from...

[@sj123innerdimension]

My family doesn't have any superstitions. I think it depends on personal beliefs and personal choices. We just celebrate the New Year (if we are still awake, that is)!!

[@BM-hb2mr]

Nope. You didn't edit it out cockadoodle do. Baahahaha

[@BM-hb2mr]

Atleast you didn't add big black. Lol😅

[@kate2create738]

So worth it lol 😂

[@Jane-c8i8v]

There's only one New Years tradition I follow and its because of my mother. Her family emigrated here from the Netherlands when she was about 15. The tradition actually came from them - Olliebollen. Basically fruit fritters that supposedly mean a well to do year both in health and finances (at least that's what I remember her telling us lol) . Tbh I've never really noticed a big change but frankly it's a tradition I don't want to end!

[@crochet_everyday3248]

Around here, everyone eats ham & beans (usually navy beans) with cornbread. When I was a kid, my family insisted that everyone eat some pickled herring. I never did; it's truly disgusting.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

There is sparkling (non alcoholic) wine in the US. I wasn't aware Laurance found a need to abstain but good luck to him. Tradition to eat things on New Year to bring good luck sounds like the same tradition to me. Even if those things are different. Sprinkling cinnamon around does sound a bit odd.

[@michellegardenier2174]

In my area of New Jersey we now have a lentil drop aka M&M drop which is cool then across the river in Bethlehem Pa they have a Peep drop these are for people who can make it to Timesquare for the ball drop.

[@renee176]

We also have a superstition if you're a single woman that a man has to walk into your house first on New Year's day. It's to again bring luck. Black Eyed Peas (luck/coins), corn bread (just tastes good), and greens (dollars bills) are delicious together. We have other types of food to, but the black eyed peas and the greens are the main ones we tend to have.

[@JIMBEARRI]

Yeah, for years there was a joke that when Guy Lombardo died, he was going to take New Year's Eve with him. ;-)

[@larryprice5658]

Ants do not like cinnamon, and they don't walk over it. So I can see why she would sprinkle cinnamon on a threshold.

[@brendasusanchristensen7058]

Coming from very southern roots-my Gran was a true southern bell. Anyways..... Adam we HAD to eat black eyed peas with ham shanks, collard greens and cornbread New Years day for Luck & prosperity. HAD to every single Years! Also we HAD to bang pans New Years eve to chase away the bad of that year and bring in a new GOOD year! So we still do!

[@georgemetz7277]

Lawrence holding on to his British-hood by still not finding a comb.

[@karenthompson8038]

Definitely me years. When the ball stops at 0 that’s when you song that song with usually confetti or balloons falling down n super stars singing epic!

[@ShadowAnimeation]

My family has a tradition/superstition that however things are on New Years Day, that is how they will be the rest of the year. So for example if your house is dirty, then you're going to struggle all year to keep your house clean. If you are super stressed out, you'll deal with a lot of stress, etc. So we always do a super good clean the weekend before New Years and try to have as chill of a day as possible, etc. So that our year goes good.

[@chipmunk2729]

Always heard what you're doing at midnight you'll be doing for the rest of the year.

[@Whiteruffels]

I loved Guy Lombardo!😊❤

[@luxleather2616]

I need to know what the cinnamon & dirty dishes have to do with good luck....my town celebrates twice for New Years Eve countdown....10PM to be in time with NYC & then 2 hours later for Midnight Arizona time

[@devild60]

we have one we eat greens, black eye peas hog jaws its spouse to be good luck money and all that

[@jamescrews3516]

We always put money outside to bring in more for the new year!

[@willcool713]

I don't think I've ever known anyone who celebrated New Year's, except ironically. Every New Year's Eve party I've ever known was just dinner. Some people, families with children often, stay up to watch the hype at midnight, but nobody sensible participates. Only idiots go out. I have a friend who goes to AA meetings, and apparently they all call New Year's Eve "amateur night," for all the drunk people that can't handle drinking. More deaths that night than any other night of the year. Yay, let's party.

[@lenitamills4055]

Black eye peas, greens, cornbread for luck. We eat barbecue ribs, chicken, potatoes salads, cakes and pies. Spades and domino’s. Happy time😊

[@g0019c]

Either way Happy New Year to you and your family..

[@lisahause8705]

Cheers & Smiles…🍻🍷👏🏻🥳😁

[@Amandaarford83]

Up until I was a teenager I thought the ball in New York broke into pieces and they had a new one each year 😂 it was kind of anti climactic when I saw the actual ball drop the first time and it was just lowered down 😂

[@TheCoolwhipped]

We never had a specific new years tradition. Just booze and fireworks

[@joshuaking34]

I consume enough bourbon to forget the outgoing year.

[@GrammaNay]

Put a penny outside your door, under the mat, and when you retrieve it in the morning, it's supposed to mean that you'll be bringing in more money that year.

[@anthonyorsini]

That clock is so massive they needed two hands on it. Because that's how you tell time.

[@anonymousone2843]

Always eat pork and sauerkraut for NY Day. That is the "good luck" food prevalent here in NE Pennsylvania.

[@DanasGardenRetreat]

Black eyed peas for good luck and resilience in the south..cornbread for gold(money) turnip greens for health I believe … when I lived in the north, we only drank eggnog and rum 🤣but I was only 18 when I moved south

[@susanworkman529]

Adam, there are 4 time zones just in the "lower 48" states. Ie. New York to California. ( Eastern Time, Central time, Mountain Time and Pacific time). Alaska I think is in 2 time zones.

[@mikeplott4817]

Shiiiiiiit I’m 3 hours behind New York 😂😂😂

[@fstanki]

Was watching this and my mom was near me I had my volume load the he try’s to big clock 😂

[@nathanfitzgerald6651]

I'm a Lord/Rings geek American who visited New Zealand and here's a funny time-zone thing: crossing the international date line in either direction sounds so simple in theory, but when I've actually done it, it still kind of throws off my own inner sense of date & time.

[@Jude_196]

I eat black-eyed peas and cornbread for GOOD LUCK in the NEW YEAR!!! TRUST ME - YOU DO want it....SO, SO YUMMY!!! Eveyone's version, I think, are just a little bit different, tho.....

[@ruth2141]

You have a very nice voice. A nice tone, good pitch and an impressive range.

[@toodlescae]

We cook boiled cabbage and black eyed peas on New Years Day. I can't stand either one. I pop one or 2 black eyed peas like I'm taking Tylenol and eat some pork egg rolls. I just found out this year that they use a different kind of cabbage in egg rolls so maybe that's why I like cabbage that way but not any other way.

[@ambercimburek6872]

Happy New year

[@tylerhackner9731]

We are unique af

[@Bowlingball2011]

Hurricane Katrina was top four deadliest hurricanes that reach landfall in the USA...

[@MiniAngelMom]

California is 3 hours behind, I hope that didn't hurt your brain lol. Chicago, is south of me about three hours and yet it's an hour behind me. I am EST and they are Central standard.

[@barryjamesbugarin5736]

Happy New Year, Brother! I bet at least 50 of the people that left a comment here could give you a black-eyed peas recipe that would change your life! For the better, of course!

[@catherinesearles1194]

Everyone in the house has to throw a pot of water out the front door

[@wishingb5859]

Laughing. Nope, no superstition. But have gone places to celebrate with music and dancing or other celebrations. But for many years, we would do family parties and then close to midnight watch the ball drop on tv and/or listen to the music countdown. I definitely watched Guy Lombardi.

[@ruthhibbett595]

If he wants wine let him have wine. I’d have said apple juice😂😂😂😂

[@jacobwhitley2895]

I always thought BBC meant Big Bend Clock?

[@nolame100]

If you don't eat black eye peas , then you have missed out on one of the worlds 3 top miracles!!!!!

[@FredHunley-v6o]

Pork roast and sauerkraut in a crockpot ❤

[@notheissue]

Americans have a lot of New Years superstitions that we follow as traditions.

[@Parker_Theemotherian]

Both are awesome though the American one and British one is awesome ngl too.

[@alexandradeheus]

Black eyed peas onions and bacon........ like biscuits are indeed much better than they look :))

[@DocIdaho]

It’s water in a tinted glass.

[@kate2create738]

@6:15 Are we really to judge how a generation’s portrait looks when our generation had the duck face selfies on trend for a decade? 😅

[@chrisrandall2710]

I love big clocks!

[@claycassin8437]

Black eyed peas are absolutely delicious!

[@JoeVanGogh]

Just a big what?!?😂😂😂

[@barryfletcher7136]

Black Eyed Peas are VERY good.

[@alb91878]

Eating pork shoulder roast, shrimp, with peppers, garlic, olive oil, and olives, is one of our traditions. I live in Georgia and some of my family lives in Utah. There is a 3 hour time difference!

[@DashRiprock513]

"Superstition aint the way". Stevie Wonder.

[@BoldontheAT]

Something is dropped in each state, that is special to that state.

[@heartwork8318]

I grew up in Alabama and we had a few New Year’s superstitions. 1) first person through your door should be a dark haired man in order to have good luck. My dad had black hair and he would get up at the crack of dawn to visit all the kin folks😊 2) black-eyed peas and hog jowls for good luck and some kind of greens usually turnips or collards in our house for good financial fortune 3) no laundry or housework on New Year’s Day because you would be stuck doing it every day 😂😂😂 sounds silly I know 🎉🎉

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

so glad you didn't edit it out. so....next xmas you'll celebrate it in your home in the usa

[@markcook927]

I think the British would have been more dominate longer if not for the colonies. Like way more longer.