DigitalAngel... ouch!! I can see why you're bitter
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Originally posted by juniorgrrl
Another thing that I think is particular to New Orleans is the cake pull. The baker puts small silver charms on a ribbons between two layers of the cake. All the unmarried bridesmaids gather around the cake, choose a ribbon and pull. Each charm means a different thing - love, money, etc.
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That sounds very similar to a British tradition for New Year's (I think - it might be Christmas). You bake a fruitcake with several little silver charms in it, and serve it to your guests. If you find a charm in your slice of cake, it indicates your fortune for the coming year - you'll find true love, receive a large sum of money, etc.