At Lingo Hub, we really hope you had a great start to the New Year, 2024!!

Every year, the 1^st of January is a good chance for all of us to think about our lives, our new goals, and new achievements, to evaluate some changes, and of course make some positive wishes.

Everywhere in the world, we assist with big celebrations, fireworks, and lovely dinners where everyone just waits for midnight to warmly welcome the New Year.

Did you know that in Spain people have a special tradition to welcome the New Year?

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve in Spain, a unique tradition unfolds – “las doce uvas de la suerte” (the twelve grapes of luck). This charming custom has Spaniards eagerly devouring grapes with each chime, each grape symbolizing a wish for the upcoming months.

Once the clock strikes midnight and you manage to finish the grapes, the entrance of the next year is celebrated with a unison shout: Happy New Year!

If you fail to conscientiously finish your grapes by the time the clock stops chiming, you’ll face misfortune in the new year.

But where did this tradition come from?

No one is certain, although it appears to be more than a century old. One story about the Twelve Lucky Grapes is that a large crop of grapes in 1909 in Alicante, Spain led to the growers seeking out a creative way to eliminate their surplus.

This Spanish tradition has transcended borders, with people around the world adopting the grape-eating ritual in their unique ways.

As we wrap up our exploration of the Spanish tradition of eating grapes on New Year’s Eve, take a moment to savor the sweetness of this unique custom. Whether you’re in Spain or across the globe, let the tradition of 12 grapes bring a burst of flavor to your New Year’s celebrations and usher in a year filled with joy, prosperity, and fulfillment.

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!