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    The Christmas tree star symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus, and symbolizes hope for humanity. It signifies the birth and kingship of Jesus, which brought an undefinable hope to society according to the story.

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    The Christmas tree star symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus, and symbolizes hope for humanity. It signifies the birth and kingship of Jesus, which brought an undefinable hope to society according to the story.

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    The Christmas tree star symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus, and symbolizes hope for humanity. It signifies the birth and kingship of Jesus, which brought an undefinable hope to society according to the story.

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    The Christmas tree star symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus, and symbolizes hope for humanity. It signifies the birth and kingship of Jesus, which brought an undefinable hope to society according to the story.

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    The Christmas tree star symbolizes the 'Star of Bethlehem'.

    It is the star that guided the three wise men to baby Jesus. It
    also symbolizes hope for humanity. In the story, it signifies
    the birth and kingship – which turned out to be an
    undefinable hope for society.

    Christmas trees are said to be one of the l


    most popular house decors during the
    Christmas holiday. The idea of the
    Christmas tree is believed to have been
    brought to the Philippines in 1886 by
    Jose Rizal after traveling Europe and the
    United States of America. The For most Filipinos, it begins on the first day of
    Christmas tree, however, did not gain September, the beginning of the “ber months”, and
    much popularity in the country until the could last until the Feast of the Santo Niño on the
    Americans came in the 1900s. third Sunday of January. As soon as the ber months
    start, many Filipino household decorate their houses
    with traditional Parol and Christmas lights. The word
    parol is derived from the Spanish word farol, which
    It is widely known that the Philippines holds the means "lantern" or "light," it seems only apt for the
    longest Christmas celebration in the world. Roman parol to have evolved into what it is now. The parol
    catholic church begins the celebration during the 16 th we know today boasts intricate geometric patterns,
    of December, which is the first night of “Simbang equipped with dancing lights that make the intricacy
    Gabi”. Simbang Gabi is famous for its Spanish name, all the more impressive. It is also said that the
    Misa de Gallo, or "Mass of the Rooster.'' Many people lanterns were brought along the procession of patron
    wake up early so they can attend the four o’clock saints as people walked from barrio to barrio.
    dawn mass. Most churches are decorated with colorful
    lights and beautiful Parol lanterns to welcome the
    churchgoers.

    Christmas villages are popular tourist destination during


    Christmas holiday here in the Philippines. It is a miniature village
    that is surrounded by Christmas lights, parols and other
    Christmas decoration. Many people visit such place during the
    holiday to take pictures, where you can feel the spirit of
    Christmas.

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