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Lanterns are simple.

The simple way to light lanterns is as follows:

1. Prepare basic materials and tools. Glass, white paper and yellow or red paper.

2. First stick the white paper on the glass with double-sided tape, then fold the yellow paper in half and cut it at the folded edge.

3. At this time, stick it to the glass with double-sided tape.

4. Finally, after the candle is put in, the simple lantern is finished.

Introduction of lanterns:

China Lantern, also known as Lantern, is an ancient traditional handicraft of Han nationality. After thousands of years of development, lanterns have formed different regional styles, and each lantern has its own unique artistic expression. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

Lantern is a combination of painting, paper-cutting, paper binding, acupuncture and other technologies, which is closely related to people's lives in China. Lanterns have become a symbol of happiness for the people of China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed. There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.

Lantern is a kind of cage lamp. Its outer layer is mostly made of thin strips or iron wires, covered with transparent things, such as paper or yarn, as well as internal combustion lamps and candles. Used for lighting, decoration or enjoyment. Lantern is a combination of painting, paper cutting, paper binding, sewing and other technologies, which is closely related to people's lives in China. There are lanterns everywhere in temples and living rooms.