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Its most-common form is a five-pointed star, although it can come in various shapes and sizes. [1] [2] [3] Large disc-shaped electronic versions of parols produced in Pampanga are known as "parul sampernandu", [4] the phonetic spelling of parol San Fernando, owing to the city where these lanterns are a major product.
Its most-common form is a five-pointed star, although it can come in various shapes and sizes. [4] [5] [6] Dating back to the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines, parols are a traditional part of the Panunulúyan pageant in the nine-day Christmas Novena procession leading up to the Simbang Gabi (midnight mass). It was initially ...
A traditional parol on a house as Christmas decoration. Every Christmas season, Filipino homes and buildings are adorned with star-shaped lanterns, called paról from the Spanish farol, meaning "lantern" or "lamp". [41] These lanterns represent the Star of Bethlehem that guided the magi, also known as the Three Kings (Tagalog: Tatlóng Harì).
The highlight of a visit here is the parol, a colorful, electric Christmas lantern that symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem. The parols recall psychedelic kaleidoscopes, brilliant stained glass ...
Indeed, quirky localizations of the festive season come from all over. Here’s a look at some of the foods, stories, and customs that shape how Christmas is observed around the world.
It is a five-point star, made of paper and bamboo." The large family gathering would include a talent show amongst the family. And of course, a traditional meal after mass, called 'noche Buena.'
The festival features a competition of giant parol lanterns. Because of the popularity of the festival, the city has been nicknamed the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines". Central Luzon Television is the festival's official television partner since 2008.
Froebel stars as part of Christmas decoration. A Froebel star (German: Fröbelstern) is a Christmas decoration made of paper, common in Germany. [1] In English it does not have a commonly recognised name; it can be referred to as an Advent star, Danish star, German star, Nordic star, Pennsylvanian star, Polish star, Swedish star, Christmas star, or Froebel star. [2]