Grape eating NYE tradition

If you think you have seen the extent of what people would do to ditch singlehood, well think again. As we gear up to bid adieu to 2023 in a few days, many singles around the globe are already ready with a box of grapes, all set to ditch their single status.

If you have been anywhere near the internet in recent days, you may have seen Instagram reels of influencers convincing people that they bagged their partner just by following a simple NYE tradition - eating grapes under the table.

As per these influencers, a few months after indulging in this ritual, they saw themselves attached to the 'love of their life'. Well, we don't know how much you believe in this, but just in case you wish to partake in this tradition, here's what you gotta do.

Explaining the NYE grape tradition

This very unconventional trend starts by setting aside 12 grapes for NYE. The key is to speed-eat 12 grapes just as the clock strikes 12, all under the table and dash out once you are done. Beware, the 12 grapes are said to bring luck for the next 12 months as the clock strikes 12, so if you eat too slowly, you may come up short in the luck department.

As for where this trend started, the origin of the grape-eating tradition can be traced back to Spain and certain Latin American countries. The custom involves consuming one grape for each chime of the clock at midnight. Originally, it was only for good luck, but in some countries, such as Peru, the ritual extends to diving under tables at the stroke of midnight, often combined with the consumption of grapes, with the hope of finding a romantic partner in the coming year.

What are your thoughts on this quirky little trend? Let us know

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