The Philippines has a long-standing tradition of having New Year Fruits for prosperity. As the end of the year nears, families would be busy gathering 12 kinds of fruits to be displayed on the table to welcome the new year. And these are not just any fruit, but these should be round fruits.

Why round fruits?

Filipino moms believe round symbolizes money. So, when you have 12 kinds of round fruits on your table, you have abundance for every month of the year. Others believe in putting more than 12 fruits for an even prosperous year ahead. It means that you have extra blessings, beyond the 12 fruits for the 12 months of the year.

My New Year’s Eve Fruits

As it is now my turn to carry on the tradition in our family, I searched for the 12 lucky fruits for the Year of the Tiger. Surprise, these are not just limited to round fruits. I got my list here: 12 Lucky Fruits for New Year’s Eve 2022

Much as I wanted to follow the list, there were fruits that were not available. I substituted and came up with a total of 15 fruits on the table. I was able to gather these new year fruits for prosperity:

• watermelon
• melon
• pineapple
• banana
• mangosteen
• avocado
• lanzones
• papaya
• oranges
• apples
• grapes
• pomelo
• lemon
• mango
• dragon fruit

Welcoming New Year 2024 (blog update on 2024)

Here’s a video of how I arranged the fruits to welcome 2024:

In reality, not all families come up with 12 fruits. And it’s ok. I don’t think I need to worry about having more than what tradition asks. So, if you have less or more than 12 fruits on your table, fret not. Just enjoy the new year, the foods, the fruits, and the family around you.

Happy New Year! Let’s welcome the New Year!

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