Parols, star-shaped lanterns symbolising the Star of Bethlehem, light up Filipino homes. Once simple bamboo creations, today’s parols are glammed up with capiz shells and LEDs.

The Parol Lantern Festival takes place annually at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts every December. We invite you to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and Tala Awards, and ...

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns. Listen to this article · 3:07 min Learn more Share full article Pergy Acuña ...

Parol Lantern Festival (Dec. 14): The parol lantern, a Filipino symbol of hope and peace, has also become an iconic symbol for Christmas.

ILOILO CITY: Iloilo City shines brighter this Yuletide season, with 1,500 star-shaped giant lanterns (parols) lighting up major thoroughfares to welcome the happiest time of the year.

I HAVE always been fascinated by parols or lanterns. As a child, I would count and stop at houses with lighted parols on our way home from church. To most of us who grew up in the provinces, the parol ...

While shell parols can get expensive, paper lanterns offer an affordable alternative. Sabio remembers making them as a holiday craft as a kid, and Buenaventura creates them every year with his family.

Make your own Filipino Christmas parol star lantern “The Japanese they’re known for the lantern festival. So we use their paper and call it the ‘Papel de Japon.’ ...

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 ...

Parols are illuminated star-shaped lanterns, typically made of bamboo and colorful paper, sometimes capiz shells. They are a central part of Christmas in the Philippines, with the lanterns often ...