Written by: Ruth L. Navarra
Christmas is a season for creating memories, often centered around the home. In the Philippines, the unique holiday culture brings families and friends together through food, traditions, and festive decorations that fill our homes with warmth and joy.
Kultura offers products that capture the spirit of a Filipino Christmas through a collection of ornaments crafted from sustainable materials, celebrating the country’s favorite season.
One of the most iconic symbols of Paskong Pinoy is the parol, representing the Star of Bethlehem. Kultura embraces this tradition by creating parol in various sizes, colors, and designs. These parol are among the most notable green finds in their collection, made from abaca, bancuan, raffia, and bacbac, with each material giving the star a distinct look and feel.
Kultura also introduces a foldable parol, which is both beautiful and practical. The foldable design makes it easy to store after Christmas and reuse for future celebrations, saving money and reducing waste. These parol can also serve as a base for new themes in future holiday seasons.
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To showcase these parol, consider grouping them together and hanging them from the ceiling. This creates a joyful visual display for family members and guests to admire as they look up. You can even start a new tradition by using the parol in a playful way—have people kiss when they find themselves standing under a specific colored star, similar to the mistletoe tradition.
Kultura’s collection isn’t limited to parol. Among the standout items are hand-painted capiz shell ornaments depicting Filipino Christmas scenes, as well as resin Santa Claus figures wearing the traditional barong Tagalog.
For those using ornaments made from natural materials, here’s a quick tip: mix them with glittery ornaments to create contrast and enhance their visual appeal. Don’t skimp on the lights, as they highlight the materials and artistry of the decorations beautifully.
Kultura is also an excellent source for creating a stunning holiday tablescape. Its abaca runners, embroidered with red and green threads, are perfect for Christmas-themed dining. Some are sold in sets with matching placemats and coasters, including unique pieces like banig placemats.
Tiny abaca Christmas trees adorned with pinecones add charm to any table. For a touch of nature, include eucalyptus twigs, which can be purchased in bundles at Kultura. The eucalyptus not only enhances the table’s look but also adds a fresh, festive scent. Pair it with a peppermint room spray to amplify the holiday atmosphere. Don’t forget: adding plenty of lights will make your Christmas table shine.
Larger Kultura stores often carry products from startup artisans. For example, Vintage Candle offers Christmas ball-shaped candles with a refreshing peppermint scent. Wix Cozy Home, another artisan supported by Kultura, features Christmas-themed candles inspired by Filipino traditions, such as Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena, and Paskong Pinoy.
While Noche Buena and Media Noche may last only two nights, the memories created with loved ones during these celebrations will last a lifetime.
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This article is brought to you by Kultura.
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