I vaguely remember (and I don't have Alzheimer's) that Pork was served for a traditional New Year's Dinner. Just looked in an older cook book and saw two New Year's dinners: one is Roast Duck and the other is Roast Beef. Does our heritage determine the traditional dinner; that is, Italian, German, Irish, French, English, etc.? I believe that most of our people just enjoy eating when it is someone else's cooking. I live in a small senior's building and would like to serve a "traditional" dinner in our community room on New Year's Day. Had thought of Roast Pork with sweet & sour red cabbage for starters. Open minded for your suggestions. Florence @ Henderson, NY