Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville

Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville is one of the most popular celebrations that induce excitement, fun and merriment into the minds of the locals. Referred to as a New Years festival spreading across December 31 and January 1, this celebration conjures up images of family get-togethers, party, feast to revelry. If you are in Seville, then Nochevieja or the Old Night- New Years Eve Festival will take you to the plaza right front of the Ayuntamiento or the City Hall. In other cities of Spain like Madrid people gather in the main square (Puerta del Sol in Madrid) to eat the grapes and the party.

Features of Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville

  -  Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville traditionally refers to family gatherings since 31st December - New Year's Eve.
  -  You will also find youngsters partying with friends on the streets and plazas.
  -  The Spanish tradition of Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville says that when the clock strikes 12 at midnight, twelve grapes are eaten coinciding with each stroke or chime of the clock.
  -  If you witness this sight, you will be amazed by the spectacular sight of this eating fiesta which is believed to have brought good luck for the successful people.
  -   People sincerely arrange for the grapes much before the midnight so that they can complete the task and invoke fortune and happiness. 
  -  You will also find that the city is gripped by the fever of high spirits and enthusiasm as street parties and special nights are organized in hotels and clubs during Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville.
  -  However, the celebrations with friends in the outdoors begin only after the custom of eating the grapes at midnight is successfully attended. Till the clock strike 12 at night, every one stays at home and prepares for the ritual of Nochevieja (New Years) Festival in Seville.