African American Holiday Traditions

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

Chess pie is the bomb-diggity. My mom makes a chocolate chess sometimes which is just a slice of heaven.

Okay, that sounds good.

One of my family's Christmas traditions is a brunch. We're Black so I guess that makes it an African-American tradition. I think we'd serve shellfish, but my grandmother is seriously allergic to it (ie, can't even be in the same room as someone who's had it and hasn't washed their face/hands).

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

One of my family's Christmas traditions is a brunch. We're Black so I guess that makes it an African-American tradition.

"Flag on the play! Misuse of Black Card! 40 Acres Penalty!"

~ Black Folks Referee

This thread has made me hungry.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's like pecan pie without the pecans.

Exactly how I was going to describe it. The kind of chess pie my mother usually made was one she called syrup pie. I loved it when I was a kid.

[Jill1228]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

"Flag on the play! Misuse of Black Card! 40 Acres Penalty!"

~ Black Folks Referee

This thread has made me hungry.

I'd rather be outside in freezing cold than be in a house where chitterlings are being cooked (my grandmother makes them on New Years). I don't go near that stuff

And don't get me started on sweet potato pie--I don't do sweet potatoes
My Caucasian Canadian husband cooks collard greens better than I do

My grandmother told me to hand in my Black Card and give it to my DH

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Jill1228

I'd rather be outside in freezing cold than be in a house where chitterlings are being cooked (my grandmother makes them on New Years). I don't go near that stuff

You are not alone. My nuclear family kicks relatives out for having the nerve to bring uncooked chitterlings. We don't eat chitterlings but we are not opposed to a relative who brings COOKED chitterlings. They will be the only one eating it but at least we don't have to smell it too much.

Originally Posted by Jill1228

And don't get me started on sweet potato pie--I don't do sweet potatoes
My Caucasian Canadian husband cooks collard greens better than I do

My grandmother told me to hand in my Black Card and give it to my DH

LOL. You may lose your Black Card but your healthy card will hopefully be alive and well. Sweet potatoes and chitterlings are not the best for our health.