Ok.. here’s why TikTok is telling you to scoff grapes under the table on New Year’s Eve

Nothing surprises me on that app anymore, but it sure does confuse me. You might have seen that the latest batshit crazy activity doing the rounds on TikTok isn’t miming to Big Minge Energy, nor is it listing your ins and outs for 2024.

For some reason, everyone is trying to convince me that my New Year’s Eve activity shouldn’t be twirling to Auld Lang Syne, or even a kiss when the clock strikes 12. Nope, if you want a prosperous year in 2025, TikTok claims you need to crouch under a table and stuff your face with grapes at midnight on the 31st. But why? Let’s get into it.

Here’s why TikTok telling you to scoff grapes under a table on NYE

The whole premise of eating grapes as the clock strikes midnight is actually an old tradition which has recently gone viral. Originating in Spain, the tradition of eating said fruit is believed to welcome good fortune and prosperity in the new year.

Known as “Las doce uvas de la suerte”, the tradition translates to “The twelve grapes of luck”, with each little grape representing a month of the new year. The idea is that you eat all 12 grapes at midnight in order to secure a year of health and happiness – or whatever you wish for. 

Whilst it might sound like a load of crap, users on TikTok have praised the tradition and even claimed it brought them love and luck.

@raab.angie

♥️ one of the best suprises this year

♬ we broke up lol – gatchi

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Not only is there an argument online over what colour the grapes are meant to be, but many people believe you must wear red underwear (or some red item of clothing) in order to secure romantic love the next year. Others were confused as to when to eat them, and whether the grapes need to be eaten by midnight or as the clock strikes 12.

But luckily for us, one user broke down everything you need to know, including how you have to eat all 12 grapes in 12 SECONDS.

@alicebykuna

Antwort auf @Hehe NEW YEARS eating 12 grapes at midnight on HOW does it work???????? #nye #12grapes #tiktoktrend #fyp #midnight #2025 #manifestation

♬ Originalton – Alice 🧡

Alice explained: “I prepared to have 12 grapes in my hand to be fast, and then ad midnight you really have to eat at midnight. 12 grapes in 12 seconds, be fast guys.

“Eat them fast, I tell you that as a tip. And then just manifest what you’re wishing for in 2025.”

As if her word wasn’t enough proof, Alice added: “I can really recommend this trend to you. I got pregnant this year so maybe you also have luck in love, job, health whatever you are wishing for and an amazing New Year’s Eve.”

So make sure to be very specific in what you manifest for when TikTok makes you eat grapes under the table on NYE. Or you might get more than you bargained for.

Featured image via TikTok @alicebykuna @abbyersan @tabithaswatosh