What is the exact origin of lanterns in traditional culture?

The creation of colored lamps in lanterns is developed from human beings' use of fire, invention of lamps and manufacture of lamps. Suiren's invention of drilling wood for fire, mankind lit a fire, lit a torch, this fire, torch is the origin of the original lamp. The people made the lamp, the lamp will benefit the people. Along with the advent of the new century, lanterns will certainly be a new scenic wonders, colorful charm at home and abroad, blossomed with a more brilliant and dazzling glory. Chinese lanterns have become famous both at home and abroad, and have been invited by dozens of regions and cities at home and abroad, and will continue to be exhibited at home and abroad, and will further make efforts and contributions to the promotion of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Since the Tang Dynasty, lanterns have become an important symbol of the Lantern Festival. The two Song Dynasty, although the country was weak, this culture was strongly advocated by the royal family and further developed, so that the Song Dynasty became another important historical stage of the development of lanterns. Ming and Qing Dynasties, the fever of the lights has not abated, the neighborhood more light market, selling a variety of lanterns, a wide range of styles, competing for the show.