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chinese lantern was invented by the chinese around 2000 years ago to help their Generals send communications to one another during battle. Today there aren’t anymore wars to fight so the Chinese launch thousands of lanterns to celebrate their New Year. The lantern has become more and more popular all over th Uk and Europe. The lantern came to the UK in the mid 90′s and has literally taken off in popularity. You can choose your favourite lantern in different colours and different sizes. The lanterns are designed to reflect the occasion, the celebration, like a wedding or a birth. With the more unusual shapes like a soccer ball or a regualr heart shaped lantern for a loved one. For best results you should light your lantern at night to get the best effect. Many manufacturers of lanterns are concerned with the enviroment and should be made eco-friendly. For added responsibility, children are not allowed to light or let off a chinese lantern.