In the Philippines, twelve round fruits are a traditional New Year's Eve display representing prosperity.
Families commonly place twelve different round fruits on the table for Media Noche, the midnight feast welcoming the new year. Their round shape is associated with coins and wealth, while the number twelve is linked to the twelve months ahead. The exact fruits vary by household and availability.
Common examples include oranges, apples, grapes, melons, and other round produce. Some families eat the fruits at midnight, while others display them as part of the feast. The custom belongs to a larger set of Filipino New Year practices intended to attract good fortune.
The tradition should not be confused with Spain's twelve grapes, which are eaten one by one with the midnight clock chimes. Filipino households may also serve other dishes and follow additional superstitions, but the defining answer here is the twelve round-fruit tradition.