The tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, rooted in Spanish culture, is believed to manifest good luck ...

here the locals have many of their own Spanish Christmas traditions, including typically Spanish Christmas decorations, activities and New Year customs that may be a bit surprising to foreigners.

When the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people light fireworks and hug their families. But for Hispanics, December 31st is filled with different traditions and customs to attract great ...

The tradition involves eating one grape for each chime of the clock at midnight—often while underneath a table for extra luck ...

We study the rich and complex traditions of eighteenth, nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first century Spanish literature and culture from a variety of historical and intellectual perspectives. While ...

The 12 grapes tradition has found its way to many Latin American and Caribbean countries where cultural ties to Spain have ...

Perhaps the most popular New Year’s Eve tradition in Spanish-speaking countries and for Hispanic Americans is eating 12 ...

The roots of the grape tradition trace back to Spain in 1909 when Alicante grape growers promoted eating twelve grapes as a way to mark the New Year and bring good fortune. Each grape symbolizes a ...

He said this season is rich with tradition for the Mexican community, drawing from centuries of culture and history. As ...