During New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philippines, 12 round fruits are traditionally displayed for prosperity.
The practice is part of Filipino New Year customs influenced by the belief that round shapes resemble coins. Families commonly prepare 12 different round fruits, with the number representing the 12 months of the coming year. The display is intended to invite prosperity and abundance.
Examples may include oranges, apples, grapes, melons, and other rounded fruits available locally. The exact selection is not fixed, so the answer is the number of fruits rather than a particular fruit variety.
This custom is sometimes confused with Spain's midnight grape tradition. Filipino families may also eat grapes, make loud sounds, and gather at midnight, but the 12-fruit display is a distinct prosperity practice. Round objects and foods appear in several Filipino New Year customs because circular shapes symbolize money or continuity.