Ever wondered why people around the world suddenly started eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve? It’s not just a quirky internet trend - it has deep roots and a fascinating meaning behind it.

This ritual comes from Spain, where people prepare 12 grapes ahead of the final minute of the year. As the clock strikes midnight, you must eat one grape for each chime - that’s 12 in total, one for every month of the coming year. The idea? Each grape represents luck, happiness, success or good vibes for that month ahead. It turns a simple countdown into a moment of hope and intention.

The story goes back more than a century. In the late 1800s, Spanish grape growers had a huge surplus of grapes. To sell more fruit, they encouraged people to snack on grapes at midnight - and the custom stuck, becoming a New Year’s tradition that spread beyond Spain.

Nowadays, social media has given it a twist: some people eat the grapes under a table or add personal wishes - like finding love, wealth, or happiness - as they go. Whether you take it seriously or just enjoy the fun, the tradition adds meaning, excitement, and a dash of luck to your New Year’s Eve countdown.