A parol (pronounced [paˈɾol], US: / pɑːˈroʊl / ⓘ, also written as paról or parul, from Spanish farol, meaning lantern) is a Filipino ornamental lantern displayed during the Christmas season.

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The parol, a star-shaped lantern that adorns homes and streets across the Philippines each Christmas season, stands as one of the country’s most enduring expressions of cultural …

Dec 18, 2024 · The parol, a star-shaped Christmas lantern, is a timeless and cherished symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. Seen in homes, schools, streets, and towering buildings, the …

Mar 29, 2024 · A parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas lantern. This article examines its history, symbolism, materials, and decorative arts context.

Parol is a traditional star-shaped decorative Christmas lantern, often made from lightweight or indigenous materials. Featuring simple to intricate designs, you can typically see them …

Dec 20, 2023 · Filipinos around the world hold one Christmas symbol above the rest: the parol, a traditional ornamental lantern that adorns streets, homes, malls and buildings in the Philippines.

The French created two words (which we then borrowed) from parabola: parol, meaning "spoken words," and parole, for "word of honor." Originally, a parole was a prisoner of war's promise to …

Nov 24, 2024 · The parol, a star-shaped lantern, is a quintessential symbol of Christmas in the Philippines. Its radiant glow and intricate designs brighten homes, streets, and public spaces …

Filipinos call the local version of the Christmas lantern “parol”. The traditional lantern is a five-point star made of bamboo sticks and colored Japanese paper or cellophane.