The tradition of creating intricate Christmas lanterns, which has become a hallmark of Pampanga’s Christmas celebrations, was influenced by Spanish customs and religious practices.

Ing tradisyun ning pamag-obra ning masalese a parol, a mitulung a maging tanda ning pamagselebrar ning Pasko king Pampanga, a apektado ning kaugalian at pamag-salita ning Kastila.