Traditional New Year food varies across cultures, often symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. In many countries, dishes like noodles are served to represent longevity, while grapes are eaten at midnight in Spain for good luck in the coming year. In Japan, mochi rice cakes are enjoyed, symbolizing wealth and happiness. In China, families gather to eat dumplings shaped like ancient coins, signifying wealth. In Greece, a special cake called Vasilopita is baked with a hidden coin, bringing luck to the finder. These foods reflect cultural beliefs and hopes for the year ahead, making them an essential part of New Year celebrations.