Blog Posts on filipino parol

Christmas Parol by Traveler on Foot on Dec 17, 2010Now that the air is nippy and the mood is festive, setting up our home to match the Christmas season has gained momentum. Our old Christmas tree has been put up as early as mid-October and additional trimmings and lighting were added later that same...

#349 Parol by 365 Great Pinoy Stuff on Dec 14, 2010The Filipino Parol (pah-Rol) or Christmas lantern is one of the most-loved Christmas decorations in the Philippines, an iconic symbol during the holiday season and which can be found in almost all Filipino homes, offices and street corners. The Filip...

Christmas Lantern made from Capiz Shells by Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009 on Dec 20, 2009Filipinos enjoy decorating their homes not only with star lanterns but also with all sorts of Christmas decors.  Brightly colored buntings or streamers are hung inside and out.  Elegant Christmas Parol made from Capiz shells are very popular in the...

Traditional Filipino Christmas by Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009 on Dec 20, 2009The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines begins on the 16th of December and ends on the first Sunday of January which is the Feast of the Epiphany (The Three Kings). The Christmas season starts December 16 with a Mass called the Misa de Gallo.

The Filipino Christmas Lantern by Hectic Capiznon Bloggers 2009 on Dec 20, 2009As early as November, Filipinos houses, offices, schools, shopping malls and even streets are adorned with these star-shaped multicolored lanterns. Parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration, a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern. Many...