One of the best things to do in Madrid if you visit over the holidays is to take part in the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Known in Spain as Nochevieja, New Year’s Eve is a huge event in Madrid, with bell ringing, live entertainment, street parties, and the ritual of the 12 grapes. As the bells strike 12 times for midnight, it’s tradition to eat a grape for each strike. If you manage to eat 12 grapes before or on the final toll, you’ll have good luck for the new year.