For those looking to explore new rituals with their families, here are some New Year's Eve traditions from around the world.

Hosting the New Year's bash is among the most exciting get-togethers on the calendar! So different from other holidays as the ...

Most culinary traditions have a backstory, and the customary bowl of black-eyed peas eaten on New Year's Day is no different.

This New Year’s Eve, take some stress off your plate and ditch dinner in lieu of these party food recipes like dips, ...

New Year's Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it's meant for food. As the new year arrives around the world, special cakes and breads abound, as do long noodles (representing long ...

Hands clink champagne glasses on New Year's Eve - Gregory_lee/Getty Images The end of the year is a time for a lot of things: Reflection on the 12 months that have just gone by, a chance to discuss ...

Food has always been a powerful symbol, especially during rites of passage, such as the start of the new year. R. Creation / amanaimages / Corbis My Italian grandfather was known to eat a lot of ...

Not up to cooking the Lunar New Year feast at home? LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold has got you covered. From long chewy Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles to fried lobster the size of a Spaniel ...