Learn about the history of the Parol from @una_artesana ・・・ 🌟 Have you ever wondered how the parol got its shape? Dive into the history of this Filipino Christmas icon! The Philippines’ Christmas lantern tradition can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era. The word “parol” comes from the Spanish “farol”, meaning lantern. In the colonial era, the lanterns were used to light the way during the Simbang Gabi, the nine-day Christmas novena masses held at dawn. The parol is said to represent the

PAROL In the heart of every Filipino Christmas is the parol, a star-shaped lantern that illuminates homes and hearts. This iconic decoration has its roots in the Spanish colonial period, when lanterns lit the path to early morning Misa de Gallo masses. But in 1908, Francisco Estanislao of Pampanga gave it its signature five-point star shape, crafting it with bamboo and Japanese paper. What started as a humble creation soon became a national tradition. Over the years, artisans experimented with c