India, Dec. 30 -- Of all the New Year rituals doing the rounds online, eating twelve grapes under the table has become the one people truly swear by. Rooted in Spanish tradition, each grape stands for a wish for the months ahead. Social media turned it into a yearly obsession because it feels playful, secretive, and oddly powerful. Vision boards can wait. Party plans can pause. People still slip under tables at midnight, grapes in hand. Inspired by that energy, we rounded up the most fun global traditions to help manifest the 2026 you want.

Across parts of Latin America, the New Year begins with an empty suitcase and a quick walk outside. The idea is simple. Act like the travel you want is already booked. At midnight, wheels roll across ...