How to make Mid-Autumn Lantern

The manufacturing steps of Mid-Autumn Lantern are as follows:

1, preparation materials: red, yellow, orange and other colors of cardboard or rice paper. Scissors and art knives. Glue and double-sided tape. Ruler and pencil. Light string (available in electronic stores).

2. Lantern body: Choose a piece of red cardboard and cut it into a rectangle with scissors or art knife, with a length of about 25 cm and a width of about 15 cm. Fold this rectangular cardboard in half so that the two long sides overlap, and then fold it again so that the two short sides overlap. This forms a small square.

3. Then, cut some small openings on each side of this small square with scissors or art knife, so that the small square can be unfolded later to form the shape of a lantern. Top and bottom of the lantern: Choose a piece of yellow cardboard and cut out a square similar in size to a small square, which is the top of the lantern.

4. Side of the lantern: Choose a piece of yellow cardboard and cut out some long strips. These strips should be about the same length as small squares and about 5 cm wide. Fold these strips of paper in half, and then stick double-sided tape on one side of the crease, so that it can be stuck on the main body of the lantern to form the side of the lantern.

5. Assemble the lantern: stick the top and bottom of the lantern on the main body of the lantern, then put the string of lights through the gap between the top and bottom of the lantern, connect the power cord of the string of lights to the light bulb (if any), and then turn on the power supply, and you can enjoy the work.

The origin of lanterns

Lantern is an ancient lighting tool, and its origin can be traced back to ancient times. According to historical records, lanterns were originally made of animal fat by people in the Western Han Dynasty. With the passage of time, the materials and styles of lanterns are constantly changing, but their basic function remains unchanged, that is, providing lighting.

Lanterns are made of various materials, including paper, satin and glass. Among them, red paper lanterns are the most common, because red has auspicious and festive symbolic significance in China culture. Lanterns have different shapes, such as round, oval and square, as well as various patterns and decorations.

3. The origin of lanterns is closely related to the traditional culture of China. In ancient China, lanterns were an important cultural symbol and were used in various occasions, such as sacrifices, festivals, weddings and funerals. Lantern is not only a lighting tool, but also bears people's respect for gods, ancestors and traditional culture.

In ancient times, the production and use of lanterns were also related to folklore. For example, there is a saying that in order to prevent ghosts from wandering, people will hang red lanterns at the door on the Ghost Festival on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month. There is also a saying that during the Lantern Festival, people will hang lanterns of various shapes to celebrate reunion and happiness.