In my family in the US, it was always always a ham dinner and the appropriate sides. My maternal grandmother always made a molded gelatin dish called "Sunshine Salad" with lemon gelatin, crushed pineapple (and some juice & water), and shredded carrots. She and I were the only ones who liked it. My siblings make fun of it, to this day. I have the mold, but my husband doesn't like it. It was a 1950s retro recipe. She'd make it on other holidays, too, but it went best with the ham. My family was also obsessed with pies. We had many after each holiday dinner. One I particularly liked was called "Graham Cracker Pie". It had a graham cracker crust, a caramel-like custard in it, topped with meringue. Old-fashioned. My mom created a family cookbook soon before she passed away. We're all happy we have that.

In Czech Republic, the New Years foods are quite simpler. Probably because everyone is either drunk or getting over being drunk. A traditional dish to eat is lentils, usually with ham in it (or a ham slice on it) topped with a sunny-side up egg. Lentils represent good luck/fortunate I think because they sort of resemble coins. Most all Czech restaurants/pubs still open at even 3 am on New Years day will usually have this dish, and maybe only this dish, to offer. It's easy to digest on a queasy stomach. As for other stuff, many families make and consume lots of open-faced sandwiches or similar canapes. Leftover Christmas cookies for dessert.

What is something you plan to do in 2022?