From arranging 12 round fruits to scattering coins and wearing polka dots, here are some of the ways Filipinos welcome the next 365 days with hopes for good fortune. 10 Filipino New Year traditions 1.

MANILA, Philippines — Gathering 12 different kinds of round fruits on the dining table on New Year’s Eve has become an annual holiday tradition. Local fruits, such as guava, melon (cantaloupe ...

In the Philippines it is tradition to eat 12 round fruits, one for each month, to ensure a good year. Brazilian Beliefs The Portuguese-speaking country has a few superstitions for the new year.

In the Philippines it is tradition to eat 12 round fruits, one for each month, to ensure a good year. Brazilian Beliefs The Portuguese-speaking country has a few superstitions for the new year.