Spaniards indulge in 12 grapes at midnight, signifying each stroke of the clock, believed to bring good luck for each month of the upcoming year.
Southern tradition in the US calls for black-eyed peas, representing coins, and collard greens, which bring cash, luck and wealth in the coming year.
Greeks bake a special cake called ‘vasilopita’ with a hidden coin. People believe the person who finds the coin has good luck throughout the year.
Mushrooms are a good source of protein which is important for both the formation and strengthening of the bones.
Mark Boucher & Lance Klusener
Media Noche, the midnight feast, features round fruits like oranges and grapes, denoting prosperity and abundance for the coming year.