Celebrating New Beginnings: Global Traditions of the New Year. by Shalna Omaye - HTML preview
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Twelve Grapes in Spain
A Ritualized Symphony for Good Fortune
The Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight, one for each chime of the clock, is a symbolic representation of wishes and aspirations for the new year. Each grape represents a different aspect of prosperity, from wealth and success to love and happiness.