| Chinese paper lanterns, dating back to
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| | Instructions:Instructions:1. Using your
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| 230 BC, symbolize long life and good
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| | ruler, measure and cut 1 inch from short
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| luck.During the Lantern Festival which
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| | end of your construction paper sheet.
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| originated around this time, the Chinese
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| | This will be the lantern's handle.2. Fold
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| people would gather and raise their
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| | your paper in half lengthwise.3. Draw
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| lanterns in an attempt to find their
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| | another line 1 inch from the long edge of
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| deceased loved ones thought to be passing
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| | the paper opposite the folded edge. This
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| over on their journey to heaven.Today the
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| | will indicate where you are to stop
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| event has grown to include the creations
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| | cutting.4. Measure a series of lines 1
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| of expert lantern-makers who utilize
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| | inch apart starting at the folded edge
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| unusual materials to show off their
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| | and ending at the "stop cutting" line.5.
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| artistry.Over the years, the Chinese
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| | Cut on these marked lines up to the "stop
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| paper lantern has been used to mark
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| | cutting" line.6. Open up the paper and
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| significant life events such as births,
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| | match the short sides together to form
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| deaths, and weddings. It has also been
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| | the lantern. Tape securely.7. Staple the
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| used for military communications, and as
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| | handle on top.8. Decorate with glitter,
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| a show of wealth: the bigger the lantern
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| | glue, or whatever you have on hand.9.
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| displayed outside the home, the richer
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| | Hang as many lanterns as you wish from a
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| the occupant.In modern times, we know the
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| | length of yarn or string.Patricia B.
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| Chinese lantern as a quaint and beautiful
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| | Jensen is a mother of three and kids
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| decoration that brightens our special
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| | party enthusiast. She is the webmaster
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| events and celebrations.Materials:8 1/2 X
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| | and owner of - a complete resource for
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