What is the twelve grapes?

Doce Uvas (twelve grapes) is a New Year's Eve tradition in Spain and some Latin American countries. It involves eating twelve grapes at midnight — one for each stroke of the clock — to bring good luck for the twelve months of the coming year.

Each grape represents a different month and is said to bring specific blessings such as health, wealth, success, and love. The ritual is accompanied by various traditions and superstitions.

Steps to eating the Twelve Grapes:

- Gather the Grapes: Obtain twelve fresh and seedless grapes.

- Clean and Chill the Grapes: Wash and chill the grapes in the fridge.

- Prepare Glasses and Clock: Place twelve empty glasses or flutes, one for each grape. Have a clock or countdown timer ready.

- First Strike, First Grape: Once the clock strikes midnight, eat the first grape. Make sure to eat each grape with its skin.

- Continue with Each Strike: With every subsequent stroke of the clock before it reaches one o'clock, eat one grape.

- Finish by One O'Clock: Consume all twelve grapes by one o'clock in the morning.

- Make a Wish: As you eat each grape, make a silent wish for the corresponding month.

Eating the twelve grapes is a lighthearted and festive way to welcome the new year. It encourages reflection on the past year and anticipation for the future. Remember to enjoy the sweet taste of the grapes and the joy of sharing this tradition with loved ones.