In Germany, Poland and Scandinavia, it's believed that eating herring at the stroke of midnight will ensure a year of bounty—as herring are in abundance throughout Western Europe. Also, their silvery color resembles that of coins, a good omen for future fortune.- Read more: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/photos/10-good-luck-foods-for-a-new-year/pickled-herring#ixzz3NVXCSAUG
