http://www.parolsofamerica.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US For a Filipino, Christmas is not complete without a lantern at home. Tony's family has always respected the Filipino tradition of parol making. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:28:37 -0400 https://www.parolsofamerica.com/post/1046839573993/respecting-tradition-the-filipino-way https://www.parolsofamerica.com/post/1046839573993/respecting-tradition-the-filipino-way?pub=1628695717 Christmas is a special time of year for many Kababayans (fellow Filipinos). While Christmas in the Philippines is known for its bright colors, lights, and music, nothing represents a traditional Philippine Christmas like the parol. Although many variations of the traditional parol now exist, including tinsel, plastic, and capiz shells, the parol will always be a reminder of home. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:43:18 -0400 https://www.parolsofamerica.com/post/1022838862062/the-history-of-the-philippine-parol https://www.parolsofamerica.com/post/1022838862062/the-history-of-the-philippine-parol?pub=1627353798