The star-shaped lanterns are crafted from materials ranging from paper to shells, and often light up, illuminating the windows of Filipino households at home and abroad. Traditional parols are ...

The filmer said: 'I decided to take a video of the traditional parols since it's September ... has become an iconic symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. It reminds Filipino Christians of ...

Historically, the parol originated after Spain colonized the Philippines in 1565. The very first parols looked similar to early Chinese paper lanterns, made out of rice paper and bamboo sticks. “When ...

Much like the parol makers, vendors of this distinctly traditional Filipino Yuletide decor are also doing their best to get by these days. For more than 25 years, Joy and Dante Nable have made it ...

When I do see the lantern though, I immediately know a Filipino lives there." While the traditional parol is made of paper or capiz shells, Michael and his group opted to use sticks, ornaments ...

Parols are a traditional part of Filipino Christmas celebrations based on the star that guided the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem. This marks round two for the Paskong Pinoy Market, after its first ...

North Hills, CALIFORNIA — The vibrant spirit of a Filipino Christmas took center stage as Seafood City hosted the largest parol (Christmas ... the crowd with traditional Pandango sa Ilaw dances.