Flame-lit Paper Lanterns

Flame-lit lanterns are paper lanterns that use a candle to provide light. They are usually found outside, but sometimes they are found inside. They often find homes in gardens or in backyards where people gather. They provide excellent sources of light for night time dinners. These lanterns pose more of a safety risk than do electrically-lit lanterns because of their open flame. So, extra caution must be taken to place the lanterns out of easy reach; it is best to put them away to avoid accidentally hitting them, consequently catching the paper on fire. These are the most traditional types of paper lanterns, as they were around long before electricity.

An Overview of Paper Lanterns

Paper lanterns are made from some type of paper, a lighting source, and usually, but not always, an expander of some kind. They are a type of lantern; thus, they are either lit from a bulb or flame. The Chinese and Japanese have used them for many years for many kinds of lighting. They have used them as simply light sources, but also use them during festivals. The Chinese have five categories of lanterns which vary based upon shape, size, and use. The Spanish have used paper lanterns made out of white bags and candles as decorations during Christmas time for many years.