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In which dynasty did hanging lanterns originate?

Hanging lanterns originated in the Western Han Dynasty 1800 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang Spring Festival lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

Later, lanterns became 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.

The moral of hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival:

Red lanterns symbolizing reunion are hung in the Spring Festival to create a festive atmosphere. Later, lanterns became 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.