Trivia: What pickled item is considered lucky in Scandinavian culture?
Beets
Radish
Eggs
Herring
Correct Answer: Herring
So why is this answer correct? : Pickled herring is a Scandinavian delicacy. While fish — pickled or otherwise — is considered to be a symbol of good luck, pickled herring is often served at regional New Year’s celebrations. The large Norwegian communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa carried this tradition to the United States.