Paper Lanterns
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They are beautifully painted and delicately crafted - the paper lantern.
Floating, flying, or set in place, these lights can symbolize joy, celebration, good fortune, and many other ideas.
image from Japan Rail Pass
image from TravelSmart Woman
The paper lantern is recorded to have been created sometime in 230 BC - these glowing beauties have been around for a long, long time! The peace and symbolism that these lanterns remind us of will ensure that we will continue to create them for many more years to come.
Here is a video of how Japanese paper lanterns are made:
https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-japanese-paper-lanterns-are-made
Look here to learn how to make your own paper lantern:
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/paper-lantern.html
image from Pinterest
We are going back to school five days a week next week!! Yippee!!
I may not have time to post two fun facts a week, so I will concentrate on creating one every Friday instead. I welcome any suggestions that you have!
See you in class!
