If you’re scrolling through your Instagram feed filled with couples cozying up by the fire and dreaming of finding their “man,” here’s some good news: eating 12 grapes under the table on New Year’s Eve could be your ticket to finding love in 2025. Yes, you read that right – grapes. There are twelve of them. Under the table. And this is a thing. Very serious, very tasty stuff. And I’m sure you’ve already seen it on Instagram because it’s all over the feed. I mean only if you are single. And if you still don’t believe it, our Gloria (Sofia Vergara) from Modern Family thinks it’s legit, too.
The origins of the 12 grapes tradition
But where did this wild idea come from? It turns out that he comes from sunny Spain. Legend has it that grape farmers in Alicante came up with this tradition in the early 1900s when they were desperate to offload their surplus grapes. What better way than to relate it to superstition, right? Over the years, the idea of the lucky grape has spread to parts of Latin America and even across the pond. Why 12 grapes? One for each month of the year and one for each ringing of the midnight bell. Don’t eat all 12 before the last bell, and boom, fail. No, thank you.
Why the 12 grapes under the table trick works
This is where things get really interesting. Eating grapes under the table isn’t just good luck – it’s said to boost your love life for the coming year. Some believe that bursting these 12 grapes, hiding under the table, increases the chances of finding “the one”. It’s like the secret love spell you didn’t know you needed. Imagine: you, hunched over at midnight, trying to stuff a grape into your mouth, while everyone else is kissing their loved ones. Quirky? Undoubtedly. Effective? A surprising number of people seem to think so.
The Instagram effect
It wouldn’t be a Gen Z tradition if it didn’t have its roots in Instagram reels. Social media influencers gravitate toward fancy rituals that promise to improve lives, and this one is no exception. Whether it’s catching up with friends to the midnight chimes or sharing your own grape-eating ritual, everyone is looking for a little love magic. The sheer novelty of the tradition makes it perfect for spontaneous New Year’s messages — and who doesn’t want a sweet story for 2025?
So, is it worth a try?
If you’re single, still hopelessly scrolling through dating apps, or just looking to get lucky, we say why not? What do you have to lose? Smash the grapes, hide under the table and embrace the chaos of your love life. Whether it works or not, at least you’ll have a quirky New Year’s memory to look back on. After all, who knows? Perhaps 2025 will be your year of endless giggles and love under the table.
