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Grapes Under the Table: A TikTok New Year’s Tradition with Deep Roots

Grapes Under the Table: A TikTok New Year’s Tradition with Deep Roots

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Shayla Brown
Jan 02, 2025
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Grapes Under the Table: A TikTok New Year’s Tradition with Deep Roots
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As New Year’s Eve approached, Black women on TikTok shared videos of themselves eating 12 grapes under tables. With hashtags like #NewYearsRitual and #LuckyGrapes, the trend grew into a cultural phenomenon, sparking questions about its origins and significance.

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The Origins of the Grape Tradition

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