There is no greater symbol of the Filipino Christmas spirit than the parol. Derived from the Spanish word farol, the lantern in the shape of a five- pointed star representing the Star of Bethlehem ...

Around this time of year, in addition to your typical Christmas lights and ornaments, Filipinos traditionally hang up another decoration: the parol. It’s a brightly lit, star-shaped lantern that’s ...

Traditional lanterns are made of bamboo ... of the night,” Van Bokhoven said. Parols are used in religious evening processions leading up to Christmas and serve as a guiding light for families ...

The lanterns are hung in windows and carried in processions before Christmas and at mass in towns and cities across the Philippines, Canlas explained. Canlas understood the parols’ power some 20 years ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You may have seen homes with a special star-like Christmas decoration called a parol. It’s a Filipino star lantern traditionally made of bamboo and Japanese paper ...

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns. By Matt Yan When I was a kid, Christmas at our house always looked like a Hallmark movie ...

Paramount to the Filipino Christmas season, the parol star lantern is a symbol of love, pride, and spirit of the season. The word “parol” derives from the Spanish word, “farol,” meaning ...

The Lantern “Parol” Festival and Competition is coming to Vallejo on Friday. The event – brought together by the Filipino Community of Solano County, the Vallejo Arts Fund and Center for ...

For Filipinos around the world, the Parol (Christmas Lantern) is one of the most significant symbols of the Christmas Season. Melbourne-based storyteller Anna Manuel shares her own Parol story.

The Parol or Christmas lantern is part of the Filipino tradition that was influenced by the Spanish. The Sydney-based accountant Marifi Mendiola-Sumagaysay has been emotional in sharing their ...