12 grapes in Spain, soba in Japan: New Year culinary traditions around the world


Many countries have New Year culinary traditions that have become deeply embedded in local custom over the centuries.

Across the globe, denizens are gearing up to celebrate the arrival of 2025.

In some parts of the world, a new year also means drawing on old practices to symbolically usher in wealth and good luck.

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