New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. People around the world reflect on the past year and look forward to the one ahead. Traditions play an important role in marking the occasion, and one of the most interesting customs comes from Spain. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Spanish people eat grapes to bring good luck. They eat one grape for each of the 12 bell chimes and try to finish all 12 before the chimes end.
跨年夜是欢庆的时刻。世界各地的人们回顾过去的一年，并展望新的一年。传统在纪念这个时刻中扮演著重要的角色，而其中一项最有趣的习俗来自西班牙。跨年夜的午夜钟声敲响时，西班牙人会吃葡萄来祈求好运。他们会在十二声钟响中每敲一下就吃一颗葡萄，并试著在钟声结束前吃完所有十二颗葡萄。
生活必备字词：
tradition n. 传统
play an important role in... 在……中扮演重要的角色
at the stroke of midnight 午夜十二点整
stroke n.（钟的）敲声，鸣声
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本文节录自《常春藤生活英语》杂志，完整内容请见十二月号。
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