The Philippine New Year's Eve midnight feast featuring 12 round fruits is called Media Noche.
Media Noche is a Filipino family feast held at midnight as the old year changes into the new one. Round fruits are commonly displayed because their shape resembles coins and is associated with prosperity. Many families prepare 12 fruits, linking the number with the 12 months of the coming year, although the exact selection and number can vary.
The meal may include festive dishes, desserts, and foods believed to encourage abundance. Some families also use round objects, polka-dot clothing, or coins as part of prosperity symbolism. These customs are household traditions rather than a single legally or religiously prescribed ceremony.
Media Noche should not be confused with Noche Buena, the Christmas Eve feast. Both names come from Spanish and both involve family meals, but they occur on different dates: Noche Buena is associated with December 24, while Media Noche welcomes January 1.