The term “parol” evolved from the Spanish word for lantern, “farol.” The star-shaped parol represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus, but for the millions of ...

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 ...

”One lantern consists of about 10 to 12,000 bulbs unlike before it was only 1000 or 2000 bulbs,” said master parol maker Roland Quiambao of Rolren’s who won the event four years in a row.

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, as if ...

Since each Star of Hope purchase entitles one of Museo Pambata’s 500 adopted kids to a parol kit and a Noche Buena basket, the parent can discuss the Noche Buena tradition to his offspring.

The 2nd annual Eagle Rock Parol Festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 honored a beloved, colorful Filipino tradition during the holidays. The free festival, held at the Eagle Rock Plaza in Los Angeles, was ...

For some, holiday decorations mean Christmas trees and wreaths, but in the Philippines, you're more likely to see festive star-shaped lanterns called parols adorning the streets and homes. "Parol ...

A display of parols at the 20th Parol Lantern Festival in 2022. Photo taken by Annika Hom, December 2022. Canlas said his city’s contribution to creating the parol had something to do with its surfeit ...

I wonder if “parol” have become so common during the season that we have taken for granted what it truly symbolized more than 2,000 years ago. The parol should remind us of the star that led the wise ...

For many in the Filipino community, the parol — or lantern — is a reminder of family and a symbol of hope in troubling times. The star-shaped lanterns are often seen hung in the windows of ...

While tivoli lights and tinsel trees the malls are trying to outdo each other with taller and taller trees the symbol of the Pinoy Christmas is not the Christmas tree but the parol, the star lantern.