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History of the Parol ( Lantern)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

For Filipino hanging a parol shared as an expression of shared __________ and hope

a)

faith

b)

prayers

c)

wisdom

2.

For Filipino hanging a parol shared an expression of __________ and hope

a)

faith

b)

prayers

c)

wisdom

3.

The parol represents the star of

a)

Bethlehem

b)

Emmanuel

c)

Shining

4.

The word parol came from the Spanish word

a)

farol

b)

varol

c)

piñata

5.

Parol/farol originates from

a)

Mexican Piñata

b)

Star of Bethlehem

c)

Christmas

6.

the Piñata came from ____________ to Italy in the 1300's.

a)

Spain

b)

Mexico

c)

Philippines

7.

the parol was originally used to light the way to church where filipino attended the " Misa de Gallo"

a)

tama

b)

mali

8.

Misa de Gallo is also called Mass of the Rooster

a)

tama

b)

mali

9.

Misa de Gallo mass is held on December 14 and marks the beginning of Christmas season.

a)

tama

b)

mali

10.

The traditional parol is made of bamboo sticks and rice paper and cellophane with tassel at each point.

a)

mali

b)

tama

11.

Spanish introduced the concept of the (a)   , which is a representation of the Nativity scene

12.

During the (a)   or Misa de Gallo, which is a series of nine dawn masses before Christmas, parols are displayed in the streets and churches.

13.

The Christmas lantern or (a)   has become an iconic symbol of the holiday season in the Philippines.

14.

The first parol was made in the (a)   by a Filipino artisan named Francisco Estanislao.

15.

The parol has become more than just a decoration during the Christmas season. It has become a symbol of hope, unity, and Filipino (a)   .