Spain: The Story of the Twelve Grapes
Did you know that eating twelve grapes to welcome the New Year is actually an ancient tradition? This fun custom first became popular in 19th-century Spain! People believe that gobbling down twelve grapes on New Year's Eve brings a whole year of good luck, wealth, and love! Each grape represents a month of the year, so you have to eat one grape with each chime of the bell at midnight on New Year's Eve to complete this magical ritual! Try it – maybe you'll get lucky too!
Some families enjoy their twelve grapes at home after their special New Year's Eve dinner. But did you know that lots of people go to big city squares to eat their grapes together? The biggest grape-eating party is in Puerta del Sol in Madrid – that’s where it all started!