KOMPAS.com – The trend of eating grapes under the table was popular on social media, including TikTok.
In some videos Kompas.com Look at New Year’s Eve, Monday (31/12/2024), young people are seen going under the table and eating grapes together.
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For your information, the tradition of eating grapes under the table originates from Spain and is known as “las doce uvas de la suerte” or “12 lucky grapes”, reported by All RecipesWednesday (2/1/2025).
This tradition is believed to bring good luck. So, how do you do it and are there certain types of grapes that are eaten? Here are the details.
The origins of the tradition of eating grapes under the table
Quoted from The Standardthis tradition began in the city of Alicante, Spain, in the late 1800s. The aim is to increase sales of abundant wine.
In the early 1900s, this custom became increasingly popular, not only in Spain, but also in Latin American countries.
Technically, this tradition is carried out by eating 12 grapes when the midnight bell rings.
Each grape represents a month in the coming year. All the wine should be finished within one minute.
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Illustration of grapes in the Barossa Valley in Adeladie, South Australia.If successful, it is believed that the grape eater will gain good luck and positive energy throughout the year.
The tradition of eating grapes under the table is also often associated with luck in love. It is said that single people who follow this tradition will find it easier to find a soul mate in the new year.
The type of wine used is also not arbitrary. Aledo grapes, a typical Spanish variety, are the top choice. This grape is known to be sweet, thin-skinned, and is believed to have positive energy for this tradition.
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How to join the trend of eating grapes under the table
Please remember that the tradition of eating grapes under the table is on New Year’s Eve. You can also try it on New Year’s Eve 2026.
First of all, prepare 12 wines before midnight. Next, at exactly 12 o’clock in the evening, eat the grapes under the table one by one following the tolling of the bell.
Make sure all the wine is finished within one minute.
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