In the southern United States, collard greens (see wikipedia for more info) along with black-eyed peas (and probably cornbread) are traditional New Year's *Day* foods. Supposedly the collards resembled folded money, and the peas coins, thus insuring success (especially monetary) in the coming year. Probably a load of crap. But that was my lunch today :).

dumpling ,noodle and other traditional food in China

There are no definite dishes for New Year's Eve in the United States, but champagne is big. My family prepares a big plate of cheese and crackers to snack on.

Russian salad or "salade russe" (also known as Salade Olivier in Russia and Iran) is a salad composed of diced vegetables and sometimes meats bound in mayonnaise =) Also alot of champagne and alcohol))))

Our traditional food here in China is dumpling for New Year's Eve.