In parols. Cadmium concentrations in three ... Thirteen of the assorted Christmas decorations were coated in glitter, which the group said is a blend of aluminum and plastic that poses a threat ...

But that note of Yuletide cheer, coming from an environmental group, comes with a caveat—the popular “parol,” that star-shaped, uniquely Filipino decor for Christmas, may contain harmful ...

In fact, several studies found that the Philippines is among the top exporters of Christmas decorations—including Christmas tree lights and other ornaments—gaining an export value of at least ...

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday ... You’ll also find traditional Filipino decor like handmade parol and capiz stars crafted from local materials. For those looking to splurge, Dapitan ...

Around this time of year, in addition to your typical Christmas lights and ornaments, Filipinos traditionally hang up another decoration: the parol. It’s a brightly lit, star-shaped lantern that’s ...

Much like the parol makers, vendors of this distinctly traditional Filipino Yuletide decor are also doing their ... during the Christmas season. Unlike previous years, Joy’s rows of multi ...

In Italy, decorations are only put up on December ... not eaten on a regular basis such as grapes and apples. A Christmas lantern or parol is the most iconic Christmas decoration in the Philippines.

The parol [Filipino star lantern] had to be ... we'll just one-up each other on our decorations and Christmas feasts over video chat this year." Understand the quirky habits of Aussie life.

Although the parol-making craft runs in the family—he is a descendant ... Unknown to many, lantern-making in San Fernando is not confined merely to Christmas decorations. The Quiwa family also creates ...

Each division is tasked with decorating a 1.2 x 1.2-meter lantern frame to capture the spirit of a traditional Filipino Christmas, with participants allowed to source the frame from local parol ...