The holidays shine a little brighter thanks to one iconic symbol: the Filipino parol, a lantern that represents hope, unity, and the spirit of the season. And every year, the Bay Area gathers to ...

Two Jesse Bethel sophomores shone a little more brightly Friday night, thanks in no small part to the faux candle in their star lantern. “This is our first parol,” said Giselle Gil, 15, who along with ...

For weeks during the holiday season, Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco is colorfully adorned with Christmas ...

The 2nd annual Eagle Rock Parol Festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 honored a beloved, colorful Filipino tradition during the holidays. The free festival, held at the Eagle Rock Plaza in Los Angeles, was ...

Wherever a Filipino might be around the globe, the Philippine Christmas spirit is one aspect of culture that does not fade away. With Christmas around the corner, brightly-colored Christmas lanterns ...

For some, holiday decorations mean Christmas trees and wreaths, but in the Philippines, you're more likely to see festive star-shaped lanterns called parols adorning the streets and homes. "Parol ...

The procession held the Christmas lanterns high and slowly circled the gardens, vanquishing the December darkness. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign up for our free daily ...