This relates to the concept of eating 12 grapes while sitting under a table on New Year's Eve. 🎆 In which European country do people celebrate New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck? 🔍 Hint...this country’s flag has red and yellow stripes 🍇 — tuiuk (@TUIUK) December 30, 2025Why do people eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve? Recommended reading :They were said to be inspired by a French custom of drinking champagne and eating grapes on New Year’s Eve. They promoted the idea of indulging in 12 grapes at midnight as a way to sell some extra produce.

Source: The Times December 30, 2025 11:52 UTC