In the Philippines, the 12 traditional New Year's fruits usually have a round shape.
Families commonly display twelve round fruits at New Year's, with the twelve fruits representing the months of the coming year. Their circular shape is associated with coins and prosperity, so the custom expresses a wish for financial abundance. Common choices include oranges, apples, grapes, melons, and other locally available fruit, although the exact selection is not fixed.
The practice is part of a larger Filipino New Year's tradition involving symbols of luck and prosperity. Some households also wear clothing with polka dots, keep coins in their pockets, or make noise at midnight. These customs are often described as ways to welcome good fortune and drive away bad spirits.
The fruits are not required to be twelve identical varieties, and the tradition does not depend on a single official menu. The important features are the number twelve and the generally round form. This makes the custom different from Spain's midnight grape ritual, where one grape is eaten with each clock chime.