In the Philippines, New Year's Eve celebrants are traditionally encouraged to prepare 12 round fruits.
The twelve fruits represent the twelve months of the coming year. Their round shape is associated with coins and prosperity, so the custom expresses a wish for financial abundance and good fortune. Families may arrange fruit such as oranges, apples, grapes, melons, or other locally available round produce on the New Year's table.
The exact fruit selection is not fixed, and families do not all observe the practice in exactly the same way. This custom is distinct from Spain's midnight grape tradition, even though both involve twelve pieces of fruit and are often compared. Philippine New Year's celebrations also commonly feature loud noises and fireworks, which are traditionally linked to driving away bad luck.