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From Going Under the Table to Eating Twelve Grapes: Here Are Our Favorite Latin New Year’s Eve Traditions.
The Latino community is rich in traditions and rituals, so it’s no surprise that many of us believe in practicing specific New Year’s Eve customs to manifest the outcomes we desire for the coming year. Sure, we love to party on New Year’s Eve, but we also ring in the new year in our own unique way—and sometimes, that involves grapes, a travel bag, and the right underwear.
With 2025 quickly approaching, we’ve compiled our favorite Latin traditions to help you prepare for the new year. Whether you’re looking to attract money, embark on new adventures, or find love, here’s what you can do to make it happen!
For Those Who Want to Travel
This is one of my all-time favorite traditions. One of the most common New Year’s Eve rituals among Latinos involves grabbing a suitcase and taking a walk (or a run!) around your block to welcome a year full of travel. Yes, you have to do it as soon as the clock strikes midnight!
For Those Who Want to Find Love
Another popular superstition is wearing red underwear for love and going underneath a table when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. While it may sound a bit quirky, you’d be surprised how often people say it works!
For Good Luck and Fortune
Latinos have several rituals to ensure a year filled with luck and fortune. Some swear by wearing yellow underwear, while others eat lentils to attract prosperity.
Another widely practiced tradition is eating twelve grapes—one for each month of the year—as the clock strikes midnight. Some people even make twelve wishes while eating the grapes, adding an extra layer of intentionality and manifestation to the ritual.
So, who’s planning to eat lentils and grapes under the table this New Year’s Eve?
To Let Go of the Old
A common ritual among Latinos on New Year’s Eve is sweeping and cleaning the house. This act symbolizes letting go of the old and making space for the new. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to start the year with a clean and refreshed home?
Which traditions and rituals will you be practicing this New Year’s Eve?
