In Spain and some other countries, New Year’s Eve is accompanied by a special ritual: eating 12 grapes under the table. This custom, which dates back to the late 1800s, symbolizes luck and love for each month of the new year. Recently, this tradition has also taken off on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, becoming an international trend.

• 12 grapes for 12 months: Each grape represents a month of the new year, and eating them coincides with wishes for luck, love and happiness.
• Love Spell: This tradition is believed to help attract soul mates and fulfill romantic goals.

1. Choose the right grape
   Green grapes are more traditional, but you can also use red or black grapes according to taste. The Aledo grape is considered the most authentic for this tradition.
2. Do not look at the grapes before midnight
   It is said that looking at grapes before 12 o’clock can spoil the luck of the new year.
3. Eat the grapes under the table
   To fully respect the tradition, the grapes must be eaten under the table, symbolic of a new beginning and the removal of old energies.
4. 12 grains for 12 wishes
   For each grape, make a wish for the new year. This relates to the representation of the next twelve months.
5. Time is important
   Each grape must be eaten in harmony with the 12 strikes of the clock at midnight, marking each month with a new wish.

A global trend
This tradition has gained huge popularity on social media, with many people sharing their experiences following this ritual. Actress Natasha Bure tried this habit last year and, according to her, it led to a successful relationship in the new year.
Will you try this tradition this New Year? If so, remember: a grape for every bell, a wish for every month, and a love for the whole year.
Happy New Year and happy priests!