You eat twelve grapes under the table, traditionally.

Quick scoop

  • The “grapes under the table” thing comes from the older New Year’s custom of eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck, mostly linked to Spain and many Latin American countries.
  • Each grape represents one month of the coming year, so the usual “correct” number is 12, not more or less.
  • The “under the table” twist is a modern, mostly social‑media spin on the classic ritual, often hyped as a way to attract love or extra luck.

So if you want to follow the trend “properly,” slide under the table and eat 12 grapes, one for each month you’re hoping will go your way.