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When city streets and houses light up with colourful Christmas lanterns, it only means one thing the festive season is here. Known locally as
parol, the star-shaped lanterns are, however, more than just mere decorations but rather, symbols of the victory of light over darkness. Signifying hope amidst despair, it holds a special meaning even more in this pandemic as a reminder to remain resilient and optimistic and put our faith in the Lord.
Traditionally, the
parol is made with bamboo sticks and
papel de japon (Japanese paper) illuminated inside by candle or carbide. Today, these lanterns are lit up either with light bulbs manually operated with various switches or LED lights for dancing light sequences that give joy not only to kids but to everyone.
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Roar writer Charmaine Tan discusses Christmas traditions of different cultures.
With Christmas just around the corner, many keep their fingers crossed as Covid-19 numbers climb. No one wants to cancel Christmas. Whether it’s an excuse to indulge in delicious home-cooked meals, to blast “Last Christmas” on repeat, or to splurge on gifts, ‘tis the season many have been looking forward to. Here’s a glimpse into the many Christmas traditions around the world.
Christkindlmarkts (Christmas markets) are commonplace in Europe
Christmas traditions vary drastically from country to country in this continent. Starting from the West, the UK celebrates Christmas over two days: Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Christmas Eve, children hang up stockings, hoping to wake up to “Santa’s” gifts the next morning. Holiday cards and gifts are also exchanged during this time. Every year at 3 p.m. local time, the Queen’s Speech is also broadcasted. Her Majesty recaps significant event
SunStar 7 giant lanterns still wow online viewers
GIANT LANTERN EXHIBITION. The seven participating giant lanterns in this year s Ligligan Parul. (Chris Navarro)
+ December 17, 2020 NO HUGE crowd this year. No hustle of vehicles and tourists. And the Giant Lantern Festival, which was supposed to be a yearly merry gathering to start the Yuletide season in the City of San Fernando, had become an intimate gathering around an exhibition of seven giant lanterns, which still amazed hundreds of spectators albeit online.
This, as the City Government of San Fernando refused to forsake the yearly tradition because of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.