A vendor in Madrid weighs a bunch of grapes at the market on New Year's Eve. Europa Press News via Getty Images Whatever the beginnings were, the tradition has caught on like wildfire in Spain.

Today, it is still a popular custom across Spain and Latin America, and is starting to gain a new following thanks to being shared online. What Is the 12 Grapes on New Year's Trend?

The tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve began in Spain in the 19th century. It spread throughout other Spanish-speaking countries, says the website Food Republic.

A New Year's Eve tradition historically practiced in Spain and across Latin America has become a trend on social media, and entails eating 12 grapes under a table at the stroke of midnight.

These New Year's Eve traditions are how people in different countries—from the United States to Haiti to Denmark—ring in the New Year. Skip to main content. ... Spain: Eating 12 grapes.

Eating 12 grapes at midnight is a popular New Year's tradition, particularly in Spain and several Latin American countries. The tradition is believed to bring good luck for each of the 12 months ...

In fact, this New Year’s tradition is a symbolic way to start the new year on a positive note—and by “clean,” we mean every nook and cranny. RD.com, Getty Images (2) Watch the ball drop ...

Eating 12 grapes at midnight is a popular New Year's tradition, particularly in Spain and several Latin American countries. The tradition is believed to bring good luck for each of the 12 months ...

Other Bizarre New Year's Superstitions Eating 12 grapes at midnight isn't the only tradition or superstition that people take part in at New Year's Eve. Here are some other unusual and notable ...