Hoppin' John is a tradition in sections of the South when a new year arrives.  We discuss the history of the Lowcountry delicacy; and SouthernLiving.com's Classic Hoppin' John recipe is relayed.  The article "12 Careers For The Chance To Get The Best Job In 2024" is posted on CareerFitter.com.  Also, on this date in history (1521) German theologian Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church.