HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You may have seen homes with a special star-like Christmas decoration called a parol. It’s a Filipino star lantern traditionally made of ...

For some, holiday decorations mean Christmas trees and wreaths, but in the Philippines, you're more likely to see festive star-shaped lanterns called parols adorning the streets and homes. "Parol ...

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns. By Matt Yan When I was a kid, Christmas at our house always looked like a Hallmark movie, as if my ...

There is no greater symbol of the Filipino Christmas spirit than the parol. Derived from the Spanish word farol, the lantern in the shape of a five- pointed star representing the Star of Bethlehem is ...

For many in the Filipino community, the parol — or lantern — is a reminder of family and a symbol of hope in troubling times. The star-shaped lanterns are often seen hung in the windows of Filipino ...

The procession held the Christmas lanterns high and slowly circled the gardens, vanquishing the December darkness. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily ...

Some Filipino traditions remain on the homeland once a generation has relocated to the United States. Not the Parol Festival. At least not at Jesse Bethel High school where the Filipino Hulluan Club ...

For many Filipinos, the approaching holiday season will be one tinged with nostalgia. After close to two years of living and coping with the pandemic, people are longing for a sense of normalcy, with ...