Grab your party hats and noisemakers.and get ready to count down to noon! Every December 31st, Kirkley's family rings in the new year with black-eyed peas for luck, greens for treasure, and cornbread for gold at a party at midnight.which is WAY past her bedtime. But this year, the holiday is just for grownups. Not when Kirkley comes up with a clever plan to put her own twist on the traditions and countdown until twelve o'clock, making the day a party for everyone!.