Filipino christmas aesthetic

The Philippines brags about having the earliest and longest Christmas celebration anywhere in the world. But did you know that this period of festivities emerged way before the introduction of Christianity in the country?

Many celebrate the Nativity—and the New Year—in festive, sometimes whimsical, ways.

Christmas parol for sale View on black

“For Filipinos, parol making and hanging them outside is a representation of the star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men to the manger of the newly born Jesus Christ.”

Check out the beautiful Filipino Parols!! What is a Parol you ask? parol A parol is a traditional Filipino, star-shaped Christmas lantern that represents the star the three wise men followed. The holiday decoration is ubiquitous at Christmas time in the Philippines and is found for sale in markets and shops. They are usually all hand made and are quite beautiful!!

Christmas in the Philippines

Philippines is known for celebrating the longest Christmas season in the world. Here are the lists of customs and traditions that are uniquely Pinoy.