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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