In the Philippines, twelve round fruits are commonly displayed or eaten for New Year's Eve luck.
The fruits represent the twelve months of the coming year. Their round shape is associated with coins and prosperity, so families may arrange them on a table or serve them as part of the holiday meal. The exact fruit selection varies, but commonly mentioned examples include oranges, apples, grapes, melons, and other round produce.
The tradition is one of several Filipino New Year's customs connected with abundance and good fortune. Some families also keep coins in their pockets, make noise at midnight, or display circular objects.
The number twelve is important because it maps the ritual onto the calendar months. This practice should not be confused with Spain's twelve grapes: in the Philippines, the emphasis is on twelve round fruits, not necessarily twelve individual grapes eaten to clock chimes.