The Nochevie to j is the last night of the year, ranging from December 31 until January 1 (New Year's Day ).
are countless traditions and superstitions that are manifested throughout the world in relation to that night.
In Spain the tradition of New Year most widespread of the twelve grapes, which had its origins in Alicante, in 1909, the year in which some growers began Alicantinos the outlet for surplus crops. It consists of eating a grape each stroke that gives the clock to 12 midnight on 31 December.
who is said not to eat 12 grapes before the end of the stroke will have a year of bad luck.
In some years now, also has been fashionable to wear underwear red : panties, underwear, a garter, etc.
Every city in Spain has a special place to receive the New Year. The most famous and important is the Puerta del Sol in Madrid. They bring together thousands of people at an anniversary clock. After 12 strokes and in the new year is very common welcomed the year with all the family for dinner and call everyone out. Then it provides with champagne, sparkling wine or cider.
This event is broadcast live on television. The English in their homes waiting for the moment the first bell to eat twelve grapes, 36 seconds before midnight. A grape is eaten every three seconds, one for each chime. Previously, before the bell, down a metal ball and ring watch four quarters (which some people confuse with the onset of the stroke).
Eve In 1989, Marisa Naranjo television announcer mistakenly announced as rooms they were in reality and strokes. Thus, unwittingly, all English left unable to take the grapes. The next day the story appeared in all media. Today, still remembers that famous TV blooper.
addition to the strokes and the twelve grapes, is very typical in many cities in Spain, receiving the New Year by lighting large bonfires.
Colombia also adopted the tradition of the twelve grapes especially in the Andean region of the country. Unlike Spain, underwear to wear should be yellow. Many families also are based on travel on that date.
Chile also adopted the tradition of eating lentils at the time who give the twelve o'clock, and in some places, when the fireworks begin
In most countries, however , is a widespread custom cava or champagne toast after 12 strokes.
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