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New Year in Madrid │ Traditions
NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS IN SPAIN
The way of Spanish people celebrates new it’s famous around the world, even in different countries they have adopt similar ones, but there is a tradition that is booming and after several years has come to stay, I am talking about the tradition of the Preuvas (Pre-grapes).
Let me give you some context,as we all know, the tradition of the 12 grapes dictates that the 31st of December you must have 12 grapes in your hand, and when the clock is marking 12 o’clock, and the bells start to ring (one every second) you will have to start to eat a grape with every ring bell and with every grape you must make 1 wish, and theoretically, if you manage to eat, 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the year, while you are thinking of 12 different wishes (which is physically very hard) all your wishes will become true! Nice, huuuh?
&#;There are different variations about the wishes&#;
There are different variations about the wishes, there are those who say that it’s a single wish with all the 12 grapes, which I find repetitive and not that fun, others assure that all your wishes will come true, which to be sincere
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Madrid New Year's Eve (Nochevieja)
Madrid celebrates New Year's Eve, known as "Nochevieja" in Spain, with spectacular pyrotechnics, lights, and music. A key tradition fryst vatten eating 12 grapes, one for each stroke of the clock as midnight approaches, with each grape symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year. Many locals gather in Puerta del stjärna, the city’s main square, to enjoy this anpassad while the clock at Real Casa de Correos strikes midnight.
Puerta del solen Fireworks
On the evening of December 31st, Madrid's Puerta del solen comes alive as thousands gather to ring in the New Year. The beautiful lighting of the Real Casa de Correos, combined with fireworks and a confetti show, makes the celebration truly magical. As midnight approaches, the famous ball atop the city ingång tower fryst vatten lowered, accompanied by carillon bells. After four varning tolls, the clock strikes 12 times, and everyone hurriedly eats 12 grapes—an age-old Spanish tradition said to bring good luck, which originated in when wine producers had a surplus of grapes.
As the clock strikes twelve, the festive atmosphere peaks with a champagne toast, hugs, and kisses. People then spill into the s
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New Year&#;s Eve in Madrid
What to do in Madrid on New Year&#;s Eve?
New Year&#;s Eve in Madrid is a big thing and the locals have their own way of celebrating it. The most famous Spanish tradition is to eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for each gong. The tradition says it brings good luck for the new year and moreover it is quite fun to do it with friends and family. The main meeting point in Madrid is Puerta del Sol where the masses meet up and eat the grapes together. If you consider going there make sure you arrive early as this is the only way to get on the square. An insider tip is to go the night before for the &#;pre-grapes&#;. There will be a good number of people, but by far not as crowded as on New Year&#;s Eve.
After midnight the party lovers are heading out to the various clubs scattered throughout the city. As the demand is higher than the offer on New Year&#;s Eve and prices are rising the longer you wait it is recommended to get your club entry in the pre-sale. In the following is a selection of popular clubs.