New Year's Eve Traditions You NEED to Try for Good Luck in 2025!

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!

@totallyestefani

This is your reminder to do the suitcase midnight new years eve tradition!!! #latina #latinasbelike #tradition #newyearstradition #hispanic #latinos #fyp #foryoupage #relatable #travel #traveltiktok

♬ My Sootcase but it is playing at the club - schmoyoho

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!

@yailinofficial

PSA to all the single ladies, it works 😂🫶🏼 #mexicansuperstition #newyears #underthetablenewyears #underthetable #boyfriendcheck #fyp #foryou #foryoupage

♬ Todo de ti - Gaby Paredes

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?

@dsy.lifestyle

Replying to @Amy Valbuena New Year Even Tradition at midnight Latino edition You eat 12 Grapes at midnight. When 2024 hits with in the first minute take 12 grapes and every time you eat one you make a wish! Make 12 wishes and they will come true. It also represents good luck and prosperity. #latinotraditions #puertoricantradition #newyearsevetraditions #newyearsevetradition #twelvegrapes #newyearnewme #newyearnewme2024 #newyear #newyearsresolution #newyearseve #happynewyear #happynewyear2024 #newyears #2024 #newyearnewus

♬ Burrito sabanero Versión Dembow - Wilbertcomedy🇩🇴

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?

@fromabolivian

Latin folks take NYE very seriously! #nye #nyetraditions #latina #latintraditions #newyear #12grapes #travel #bolivian

♬ sonido original - Lesita💘

Which traditions and rituals will you be practicing this New Year’s Eve?