Nochevieja
On the last night of the year, traditionally the celebrations will start with a big family meal, then continue through sometimes until the following morning.
The countdown is take from a large clock situated on top of the 'Casa de Correos' in Madrid and on each chime of the clock, most Spaniards follow the tradition of eating a grape for each chime. This tradition is said to come from Alicante back in 1909, when the local producers saw it a way of getting rid of the surplus produce.
After the twelve grapes have been eaten, people greet each other with champagne, sparkling wine or cider.
It is said to bring good luck if you wear new, red underwear on 'nochevieja'.
The countdown is take from a large clock situated on top of the 'Casa de Correos' in Madrid and on each chime of the clock, most Spaniards follow the tradition of eating a grape for each chime. This tradition is said to come from Alicante back in 1909, when the local producers saw it a way of getting rid of the surplus produce.
After the twelve grapes have been eaten, people greet each other with champagne, sparkling wine or cider.
It is said to bring good luck if you wear new, red underwear on 'nochevieja'.