⭐ Crafty Singles Night: Make Your Own Christmas Star Lantern - Parol

Light up your holiday season with a meaningful, hands-on creative experience designed just for New Jersey singles.
In this warm, welcoming workshop, you’ll design and decorate your own Filipino Christmas star lantern, also known as a Parol — a beautiful symbol of hope, light, and togetherness.

No experience needed. No pressure. Just real connection, creativity, and holiday vibes.⚠️

Light up the holiday season with a hands-on Christmas craft experience!
Join us for a cozy, creative workshop where you’ll design your own Filipino Christmas Star Lantern (Parol) — a symbol of hope, light, and togetherness. No Filipino background needed!

Whether you come solo or bring friends, you’ll have fun creating something beautiful that you can proudly display for the holidays.

✨ Choose your style:
– Build a simple star frame from scratch or
– Decorate a premade 5-point star
(Perfect for beginners AND crafty people!)

✨ Multiple sizes available — small, medium, or large lanterns.

✨ Optional LED light add-on to make your lantern glow at home.

✨ Free Christmas photo with your completed lantern.
(Printing available on-site.)

✨ A cultural moment — learn the heartwarming history of the Filipino Parol and why it represents hope and light during the holidays.

✨ A relaxing space to laugh, create, meet people, and enjoy the season.

The Filipino Parol is a bright star-shaped lantern that symbolizes hope, faith, guidance, and the Star of Bethlehem.
It represents light during the darkest season — a universal message that resonates with everyone.
It’s also one of the most recognizable Filipino Christmas traditions loved worldwide.

• How Parols became a beautiful Filipino Christmas tradition
• How the classic star frame is constructed (demo provided)
• How to apply paper or cellophane panels
• How to decorate using tassels, accents, and holiday colors
• Creative techniques to truly make your lantern your own

No experience needed — kids, adults, beginners, and advanced crafters all enjoy this!

Come solo or bring friends — everyone belongs here.

This workshop is crafted for New Jersey Singles who are:

• Looking for a fun, wholesome, non-bar way to meet people
• Creative or crafty — or simply curious
• Holiday lovers wanting a unique memory
• Women and men who enjoy meaningful conversations
• People who enjoy relaxed community events
• Anyone who wants to try something totally new
• Those who want to bring friends but still meet other singles
• Introvert-safe, extrovert-friendly, and welcoming to all

✔ Pre-made or DIY star frame (your choice: small, medium, or large)
✔ All decorating materials
✔ Cultural mini-lesson on the history of the Filipino Parol
✔ Free Christmas photo with optional on-site printing
✔ A warm, safe, friendly singles atmosphere
✔ Holiday music + creative vibes

You do NOT need to be Filipino to join — this event is designed for everyone.

By RSVPing, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• No Liability: Thryve, NJ Singles, Catholic Singles, organizers, volunteers, and hosts are not liable for any harm, injury, loss, or damage incurred during this event.
• Photography & Consent: Photos/videos may be taken for future marketing, promotions, and community content. By attending, you consent to the use of your image. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please inform an organizer at the event.
• Email Subscription: By RSVPing, you agree to be added to the Yes We Thryve / NJ Singles email list for event updates. You may unsubscribe anytime.
• Respect & Courtesy: Please be kind and respectful to the staff, venue, and other guests.
• Come & Go Freely: Feel free to arrive or leave anytime. This is a warm, no-pressure community event.

Also check out other Workshops in Raritan.