TikTokers swear by this Spanish New Year’s tradition for finding love Known as “uvas de la suerte” – which translates to grapes of luck – this age-old tradition has found a new audience online.
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.
On TikTok, users have given the tradition a digital spin dubbing it “#grapetheory.” Many claim that eating the twelve grapes will not only bring general luck but also spark love in the coming year.
Known as “uvas de la suerte” – which translates to grapes of luck – this age-old tradition has found a new audience on TikTok, where users have shared their grape-eating successes, particularly in matters of love.
For centuries, Spaniards have rung in the New Year with a festive ritual: eating twelve grapes at midnight to welcome luck and prosperity.
