We Filipinos, always carry our traditions and customs wherever we are. It has become our norms and a part of our identity.
One of our traditions is to display 12 round fruits for good luck. 12 represents months of the year and round represents money.
My table full of round fruits, this was receiving 2018.
You may be wondering why you see a plate with coins, sugar and cottons in it. We believe having those before receiving the year attracts positivity, luck and energy.
Here is what they stands for :
- Coins for wealth
- Sugar for energy and sweetness of life
- Cottons for purity
We were supposed to go home (Philippines) to spend the festive holiday, But we put it on hold due to the uncertain situations. This year will be a bit different and we are going to celebrate our New Year in our own way, cherished and grateful.
This is my round fruits for good luck a couple of years back.
The Philippines is rich in traditions, customs and beliefs. Some are bizarre and funny, well we do it as much as we can anyway for every year. I can say that almost all Filipino household families practice these beliefs.
This is my 12 Fruits last year, This time I added money, to attract more money. Haha, If that make sense. and We are really lucky that we didn't have pay cut or job loss, We are able to survive this year.
These are some common Beliefs we practice during New Year's eve.
Jump as high as you can when the clock strucks exactly 12 midnight: This is to become taller. (I did it every year when I was young, but it didn't change my height, I'm still 4ft 11’) Haha.
Make very loud noises during New year's eve: It is to drive away bad luck or bad spirit. (My Father does it with very loud firecrackers, I do it with trumpets and banging the pots and pans.
Lights, windows and doors should be all open. Rice dispenser should be open: It is believed to welcome a bright New Year and abundance of food.
Wearing Polka dots clothes: It is believed to bring good fortune, polka dots resemble coins which represent money.
You have to have some money in your pocket before 12 midnight: It attracts money the whole year.
Throwing coins around the house: It attracts money into the household. (My mother used to do this, she would throw a handful of coins in the living room, and we children are set to race to pick all the coins and keep it... This was soo much fun!
Sticky rice or Glutinous rice: It stands for harmony and unity in the family.
We eat Noodles: We call it Pancit in tagalog (native language). The long strands of noodles represent long life.
It may be funny and strange but there is no harm in believing. It could bring you good luck. This practice has been generation to generation and it’s still common these days. It is hard to break this traditions you used to grow up with. So, i continue to do it every year except for the Jumping at midnight i think i have no more chances for that :D
It is a pleasure to share our customs that are handed down from the past.
May this year brings you a Healthy, fruitful and prosperous New year.
It may be a harsh year But still Thank You 2020!
ah yes that jumping at midnight doesn't really work sice i haven't actually grown any taller at all 😅 also do i spot tomatoes on your line up of 12 twelve fruits? taking notes 'cuz i'm in charge of the fruit basket for the upcoming new year 😁 thank you for sharing!
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Personally, I put anything round such as tomato, onion and garlic. Actually, tomato is a fruit in Botany but nutrinionist called it vegetable.
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