We all know about the twelve days of Christmas, but what’s all this about twelve grapes at New Year? If TikTok’s ‘grape theory’ has taken over your FYP, then you’ve come to the right place.

Avoid woody or wrinkled grapes. Grapes that hang loosely from their stalks should be sweeter, but will have a shorter lifespan. Some grapes don’t peel easily, in which case cover a small ...