In the Philippines, 12 round fruits are traditionally displayed or eaten at New Year's Eve to symbolize prosperity.
The round shape is associated with coins and wealth, while the number 12 commonly represents the 12 months of the coming year. Families may arrange fruit on the table or serve it as part of the New Year's Eve meal, with varieties such as grapes, oranges, apples, and melons appearing in different households.
The custom belongs to a wider set of Filipino New Year's practices involving symbolism, noise, and hopes for good fortune. Some families also use round clothing patterns or polka dots, extending the prosperity idea beyond food.
The exact fruit selection is not fixed, so the canonical answer is the category “12 round fruits,” not one particular fruit. This also distinguishes the Filipino custom from Spain's separate tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight.