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 is ...

The procession held the Christmas lanterns high and slowly circled the gardens, vanquishing the December darkness. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily ...

Wherever a Filipino might be around the globe, the Philippine Christmas spirit is one aspect of culture that does not fade away. With Christmas around the corner, brightly-colored Christmas lanterns ...

Around this time of year, in addition to your typical Christmas lights and ornaments, Filipinos traditionally hang up another decoration: the parol. It’s a brightly lit, star-shaped lantern that’s ...

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.

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 ...

Steuart Arboleda and Jomarie Dela Pena bounded across the St. Patrick's Church Social Hall in San Francisco and easily picked out their colorful creations from dozens that hung above a stage area.

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, in ...

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 come ...

The Christmas spirit arrived early in Pampanga with the opening of the province’s biggest holiday-themed park in the town of Mexico.