Chinese Lantern – Lighting People’s Faces Up
Nature has a way, a very beautiful one at that, of showing us that lights belong in the heavens above. The sun, the moon, and the stars always remind us that no matter what neon-lit city we live in, we will always want to escape to a place where we can gaze at them. Romance, awe, and a sense of how small we really are in this universe are just a few of the feelings that these displays of light evoke in us. The only thing manmade that can compare to it – albeit at a very minuscule scale – is seeing a Chinese lantern floating high above.
For those of you that, by a weird twist of fate, that don’t know what a Chinese lantern is, let’s just say you are about to be enlightened – magically. The basics are: a heat source (candle or any combustible flame source) is attached underneath balloon-shaped paper ‘bag’. Once the flames heat the air inside the bag, it enables it to float away gracefully. It can be said that a Chinese lantern is nothing but a miniature hot-air balloon (the sort that people use to travel in), only much brighter and prettier a sight to look at.
Letting these lanterns go is something that no words can truly express. There is just nothing that can compare to the majestic way that they take to flight. There are no mechanical sounds to detract from the experience of seeing them rise. It is all peaceful and gentle. The sight of the glow across a sky, ideally a darkened and cloudless one, is spirit-lifting and heartwarming.
So, what occasions, you might be wondering, would be ideal to release Chinese lanterns? Well, all it takes is your imagination. If you are alone on some beach with your loved one in your arms, you can make it a moment that you both will never forget by sharing the release of a lantern. Do you have a birthday coming up for your little one? How about making it one of the most memorable times of the child’s life by letting him or her release the first lantern, followed by one each from all the well-wishers that have come? You’ll see your child’s face light up instantly!
While the plain white lanterns are the best sights to behold, you can add and mix in some colours to make it a little more dazzling. For personal effect, you can even add a message or two.
If there is one place where you can get a Chinese lantern for special occasions, it is at ChineseLantern.co.uk. Visit their site at http://chineselantern.co.uk/ to find out their great deals and even greater selections. Your face will light up!
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