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It has been a popular Filipino practice to collect a 12 kinds of round and sweet fruits which are one of the great influences of Chinese people that signify the 12 bountiful months of sweetness on a year and according to some it also imply money and blessings. Some collect 13 fruits with a thought it is better more than less besides 13 is the lucky number of Chinese people. Agreed, my mom does it too.
New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching so people are in hurried to collect those fruits. I had watched news last night about this the demand is vast so round fruits are starting to hike their market price and so I wanted to help you out what are easiest fruits you can collect.
1st TOMATO It is a fruit and I’m sure everyone has it on their fridge.
2nd KIAT KIAT (Those are like small oranges on a bound, you may spot it vend everywhere)
3rd GUAVA
4th MELON
5th WATERMELON
6th POMELO
7th LANZONES
8th PINEAPPLE
9th DALANDAN
10th MANGO
11th CHICO
12th APPLE
13th ORANGE
Apple, Orange and Pears are the usual fruits we collect since it is easy to get. Grapes are also usual fruit we could collect yet in is quite expensive it usually cost 220/kg. If you couldn’t find Lanzones in the town Longan, Lychee or Rambutan could be an alternative for another round fruit. And if you have the budget you may have cherry, strawberry too it is always available at supermarkets. Coconut, Papaya, Mangosteen, Santol, Atis (sugar apple) and Tambis (water apple) may also include.
So, that’s it enjoy collecting! May everyone have a great and lucky 2011! Happy New Year!
Thanks for the help!