Check here the 12 Fruits & their Significance
12 FRUITS FOR NEW YEAR – Here are some of the fruits you can prepare for the New Year’s eve celebration and their significance.
Many Filipinos follow traditions during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. One of the New Year traditions that countless Pinoys believe is about preparing 12 fruits on New Year’s eve as they attract good fortune and many other positive energies.
You might be thinking about which fruit to have on your dinner table for the New Year’s eve. It is actually best to know the significance of the fruits so you can choose better which one to have as you welcome a new year. Below, you can check the list of fruits as well as the symbolism of each fruit.
Lemon
Lemon is believed to bring optimism, purification, and a fresh start as you enter a new year.
Avocado
This fruit comes in green and violet colors and it symbolize prosperity. It is aside from the fact that it can really be a nutritious snack or dessert after the celebration.
Watermelon
In the Chinese culture, watermelon is believed to symbolize prosperity and luck. This fruit is also used in wishing a sweet life, health, and love.
Pomegranate
Also one of the 12 fruits for New Year is the pomegranate which is a symbol of good fortune and life. Based on the belief of ancient Greeks, it is believed that the ruby-like seeds of the fruit symbolize abundance.
Apples
One of the most common fruits for New Year is apple. However, truth be told that many people are not aware of its significance. Green apples symbolize money while red apples signify good luck. You can have both for peace and safety.
Grapes
Grapes symbolize luxury as they are the fruit that many royalties like to have. This fruit is also a symbol for success.
Lychee
You can also have lychee as one of the 12 fruits for the New Year celebration. This fruit symbolizes happiness and good fortune.
Oranges
Another round fruit that can usually be found in the New Year’s eve table is the orange. It symbolizes coins, fullness, and good luck. In the Chinese tradition, this fruit symbolizes gold. A regular intake of the fruit can also bring you good health.
Mango
Also one of the 12 fruits for New Year is mango which is associated to wishes coming true as well as boosting love and friendship.
Pineapple
The Chinese word for pineapple means “fortunate”. This fruit is also known as a symbol of success, wealth, and prosperity in Feng Shui.
Papaya
The symbol of Papaya is similar with orange as it also represents gold in the Chinese tradition. It is believed that it is best to choose the papaya with the roundest shape. This fruit represents fortune, luck, new beginnings, vitality, and harmony.
Banana
Also one of the 12 fruits for New Year is banana which is linked to happiness and satisfaction.