Viral TikTok Trend Revives Spain's '12 Grapes of Luck' Tradition
The Spanish custom of eating 12 grapes at midnight for good fortune gains global traction, fueled by social media and a twist involving sitting under a table.
- The '12 Grapes of Luck' tradition, originating in Spain, involves eating 12 grapes during the final seconds of the year to bring prosperity and good fortune for the months ahead.
- A TikTok trend has popularized a variation of the tradition, adding the element of sitting under a table, which is not part of the original Spanish custom.
- The trend has sparked significant interest globally, with platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart in India reporting a surge in grape orders on New Year's Eve.
- Social media users have debated the trend, with some celebrating its fun and romantic implications, while others criticize its cultural appropriation and commercialization.
- The tradition dates back to the late 1800s and was popularized in the early 1900s by Spanish grape farmers seeking to sell surplus harvests.
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