While our family does not have many new year traditions there are a few that we adhere to. GeekDad and I are not really party people. We would much rather stay in, cuddle on the couch, and watch Stargate Universe so partying doesn't really fit into our celebration. One tradition that *is *set in stone though is college football. There is always a football game on. I couldn't tell you who all the players are or even all the positions on the team, but there is just something about the ball passing and tackling that I love to watch. It doesn't hurt that my favorite team is frequently in a bowl game either. Boomer Sooner!
Another tradition we have comes from our Southern roots. Eating black eyed peas on New Years Day dates back to the Civil War and beyond. I hate those beans with a passion. They taste like dirt to me and I have no interest in cooking with a hog jowl. (What is that anyway?!) But not one to rock the familial boat we have some from a can. I usually eat some. Ok, just one but still. Blah. I think I will start a new tradition this year and *listen *to The Black Eyed Peas rather than eat some. That will still be lucky, right?
One other thing we do is stay up and watch the ball drop in New York. I enjoy seeing all the places celebrating and sometimes even the entertainment they have on the show. Of course, there are always the resolutions, though this year I started my big one before Christmas.
OK, Geek brigade, do you have any traditions you want to share or resolutions that you need to proclaim publicly to keep you honest?
