Parol ideas

Christmas lantern (Parol) made of abaca, shells, bamboo, rope, and other native materials

Check out the beautiful Filipino Parols!! What is a Parol you ask? parol A parol is a traditional Filipino, star-shaped Christmas lantern that represents the star the three wise men followed. The holiday decoration is ubiquitous at Christmas time in the Philippines and is found for sale in markets and shops. They are usually all hand made and are quite beautiful!!

San Francisco – Thinking of saving money this Christmas on your decoration budget? Would you want to share Filipino Christmas tradition with your friends and relatives in the United States ? Would want to see something Filipino iconic item in your décor at home or in your office? Why not make your own parol lantern? Parol is a five-point star that is made of Philippine bamboo, papel de japon (tissue o rice paper) and cellophane. The parol lantern is a symbol of hope, blessings and peace…

"Parol" fashioned from bamboo sticks, Japanese tissue paper and cellophane, grace most Filipino homes during the Holidays!

Christmas Parol (star) made of Nespresso pods

The "parol" is the Filipino Christmas star, symbolizing the one that shone over Bethlehem about 2000 years ago. Simple ones are made of bamboo and plastic, with a single incandescent bulb inside. The more elaborate parols like this are multi-colored with synchronized blinking lights made of various materials like native capiz shells soldered together.