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

8.4K views · 333 reactions | Highlights of the Pandurucan Parol Festival 2019  San Jose Town Plaza December 1, 2019 #PailawNiMayorMuloy #PandurucanParolFestival2019 #LightingOfGiantChristmasTree #MuntingHilingGiftGiving Video Editor: Rod Rodrigo Drone: Bonn Mark Mendenilla Videographers: Nestor Anthony Manuel Rod Rodrigo Chil Lala Joncel Montano Reynald Cruz | Tourism San Jose Official | Facebook