Tracing the Origins of a Black American New Year’s Ritual

Families have long embraced the tradition of eating black-eyed peas and greens on Jan. 1, but the inspiration for the ritual crosses cultures and continents. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/dining/black-eyed-peas-greens-new-years.html Kayla Stewart Original Source: NY Times >>

You need this: Adorable baby animals romping in the wild

Nothing warms the heart like the sweet face of a baby animal. With the New Year on the horizon, we asked wildlife photographers to share a few of their favorite baby animal pics in celebration of new beginnings.  If these images make you smile, consider adopting an animal from a shelter or donating to a wildlife …