In Greece, it’s tradition to smash a pomegranate by the front door on New Year’s Day. The more seeds that spread out, the more fortune you can expect. In Judaism, pomegranates are said to contain 613 seeds, which is the number of commandments in the Torah. At Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, each pomegranate seed represents a wish for the coming year. In Brazil, people eat pomegranate seeds in groups of seven, a lucky number, for financial prosperity.

Try it these recipes:

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Escarole Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Chocolate, Hazelnut & Caramel Tart