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

From a simple dawn lantern for farmers to the giant star parols of Pampanga, discover the unbelievable journey of how the parol became the ultimate symbol of Filipino Christmas. #ParolHistory #PinoyChristmas #SimbangGabiFacts #PampangaParol | Dose of Disbelief Page

31K views · 441 reactions | Looking for Christmas crafts?  Learn how to make your very own festive parol (as seen in our #DisneyChristmasAd2020) with our easy DIY tutorial and give your home a magical makeover this Christmas!  Share your pics of your parols!  | Disney | Facebook