 In the Philippines the dessert is known as "membrilyo" even if it is made of guava, since quince is unavailable in the former Spanish colony.It is a traditional part of the nochebuena array served on Christmas Eve.In French "quince paste" or "pâte de coing" is part of the Provence Christmas traditions and part of the thirteen desserts, which are the traditional dessert foods used in celebrating Christmas in the French region of Provence.