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 ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many Filipino homes hang a star-shaped decoration for Christmas called a “parol”, from simple ones made of paper to elaborate modern ones with bright blinking lights.

A basement room in the Mint Mall has been transformed into a brilliantly colored storeroom of handmade parols -- star-shaped lanterns that signal the start of the Christmas season in the ...

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 ...

Perez and other Filipinos have been crafting parols since elementary school. Back then in Manila, students built theirs in the “economical” way, Perez recalled — out of bamboo sticks and Japanese ...

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, lit ...

The five-pointed parol has long been a symbol of the holiday season in the Philippines. The star-shaped lanterns are crafted from materials ranging from paper to shells, and often light up ...

Pine Avenue recently got a taste of Christmas in the Philippines. The Second Annual Long Beach Parol Lantern Festival, aimed at sharing the traditions of the Philippines, entertained Pine Avenue ...

North Hills, CALIFORNIA — The vibrant spirit of a Filipino Christmas took center stage as Seafood City hosted the largest parol (Christmas lantern) lighting event in California. Bringing a touch ...

This vibrant LED parol is visible to passersby along Manhattan's busy 5th Avenue, a globally renowned destination visited by millions of tourists from various countries during the Holiday season. The ...