Filipino lantern

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.

Filipinos around the world hold one holiday symbol above the rest: the parol, a traditional ornamental lantern that adorns streets, homes and buildings in the Philippines. This is how to build your own.

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Parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration, a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern. Parol reminds the Filipino Christians of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men on their way in search of the new-born Jesus.

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These Philippine Christmas Mini parol lanterns are made of Capiz Shells and carefully Handcrafted by Filipino artisans from the Philippines. You can practically hang it anywhere. by the window, Christmas tree, Fireplace or doorway etc. Cool gift-giving idea as well. Measurement - Full measurement of star is (4) Four inches. All white color . Some minor paint sprinkle on the Capiz shell. It is packed and shipped in the best quality and form. Details (One pack includes ) White (5)

Christmas Lanterns a must have in every Filipino home. Photo by my dad, Manny Goloyugo.