Paper Lantern

craft · light · tradition

Made of paper and frame. Paper lanterns have a lightweight skeleton usually made of bamboo or metal hoops, and this frame is covered with thin, brightly colored paper to hold everything together and let light glow through.

Simple or fancy. The easiest paper lantern is just a paper bag with a candle inside, but fancier ones have collapsible frames that fold up and come in tons of different shapes and sizes.

Light shows in the sky. People release paper lanterns into the air during celebrations, and they float upward like tiny glowing balloons, creating beautiful light displays that you can see from far away.

Bright and colorful. Paper lanterns come in every color you can imagine, from red and gold to pink and blue, making them perfect decorations for holidays, festivals, and special events.

Cultural tradition. Paper lanterns are especially important in Asian cultures where they're used during festivals like Lunar New Year and other celebrations to bring joy and good luck.