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 …

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.

12 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.

1 day ago · In Spain and several Latin American countries, a fascinating New Year’s Eve tradition has captured attention: as midnight approaches, people eat 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the year, …

19 hours ago · Many people in Spain falsely believe grapegrowers in the Vinalopó region of Alicante invented the Spanish tradition of consuming 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve, following their invention …

4 days ago · Spanish New Year traditions explained: why Spain eats 12 grapes, the Puerta del Sol chimes, red underwear for luck, and regional twists.

2 days ago · Many people around the world celebrate New Year with champagne, parties, and hugs, but Spain follows a very different midnight tradition. In Spain, people eat 12 grapes in the last 60 …

Dec 24, 2025 · The century-old Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve is popular in many Hispanic and Latin countries and is believed to bring good luck, fortune, and …

In Spain, and in many places influenced by Spanish New Year’s customs, people eat 12 grapes at midnight to bring good luck into the year ahead, according to NPR. But the tradition has grown into ...

Dec 14, 2025 · Every year on New Year’s Eve, Spaniards gather around the clock, ready to eat 12 grapes in 12 seconds, a quirky tradition that promises good luck for the year ahead. If you’ve ever …