Aug 28, 2025 · Many people swear by eating 12 grapes under the table on New Year's Eve as the clock strikes midnight—here's why and what the rules are for this tradition.

1 day ago · For instance, a quirky superstition has recently made the rounds on social media — eating 12 grapes under the table at midnight. Yes, you read that right!

13 hours ago · Why do people eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve? The tradition is thought to be hundreds of years old, and originates in Spanish cultures.

3 days ago · Learn why Spaniards eat 12 grapes at each midnight chime on New Year's—origins, riffs, and tips to try the tradition safely for good luck in the new year.

21 hours ago · At that time, grape farmers in Spain had a very large harvest. To sell more grapes, they encouraged people to eat grapes on New Year’s Eve. Over time, the idea caught on and became a …

2 days ago · What is the ‘12 Grapes’ tradition? The ‘12 Grapes’ tradition involves eating one grape with each chime of the clock during the last minute before midnight on New Year’s Eve.

1 day ago · The 12 grapes tradition began in Spain and represents each month of the year, aiming to manifest goals and prosperity.

Why do people eat grapes on New Year’s? You eat one grape for each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight. Each grape represents a month of the coming year. People treat it as a quick ritual of hope ...

2 days ago · What is eating 12 grapes under the table at 12 in New Year tradition The 12 grapes tradition, known in Spanish as “las doce uvas de la suerte”, is a New Year’s Eve custom where …

The Twelve Grapes[1] (Spanish: las doce uvas (de la suerte), lit. 'the twelve grapes (of luck)') is a Spanish tradition that consists of eating a grape with each of the twelve clock bell strikes at midnight …