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7 Ways the New Year Is Celebrated Around the Globe

If you're traveling to Spain to celebrate New Year's, then make sure you have some grapes on hand.

While some people exchange a New Year's Eve kiss for good luck, as the clock strikes midnight in Spain, it's customary to eat 12 grapes. The superstitious tradition is said to prevent bad luck in the coming year — by eating a grape for every stroke of midnight once the New Year rings in, Spaniards believe they're setting their luck for the 12 months ahead. Though Spain is credited for the tradition, the custom is also common in many Latin American countries, which use other round fruits instead of grapes.

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