India, Dec. 28 -- The 12 grapes ritual officially called las doce uvas de la suerte (the twelve grapes of luck a Spanish New Year's Eve tradition where people eat 12 grapes at midnight) went viral in 2025. Each grape is said to represent a month of the year and sometimes a wish you want to come true.

This year event planners say they are getting unique requests that call for blending traditions from different parts of the world into New Year's celebrations.

As the countdown to the New Year begins, city-goers are stepping beyond familiar fireworks and party playlists to embrace traditions from across the globe.

Damini Oberoi, founder of Q Events & Weddings says, "New Year's parties today are less about generic countdowns and more about ...