Counting down till Christmas.

Traditionally, these Parols are being sold everywhere in the country. This marks the start of the holiday season. Parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration, a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern. Originally made of thin bamboo frames and covered with colored cellophane or with rice paper also known as Japanese paper. It has two tails that serve as the rays of the star. They are also sold overseas, these are usually made from capiz or shells and are intricately designed, these last longs and can be used every year.

The parol uplifts the spirit, instills a sense of pride and hope, it not only brightens Filipino Christmas, but it serves as an inspiration for Filipino ingenuity. These reminds the Filipino Christians of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men on their way in search of Baby Jesus.