1, cut the square paper into rectangles, and cut it into rectangles of different sizes according to your own needs.

2. Then fold the two long sides of the paper in half.

3. Then use scissors to cut the edge formed by folding in half and leave a distance to the outer edge.

4. Unfold the front paper, and then stick the short side with glue or double-sided tape.

5. Handmade paper lanterns for children.

6. Finished lanterns can be used as very good indoor decorations.

The History and Origin of Handmade Lantern

According to historical records, lanterns were originally invented by Cai Lun and made of bamboo and silk. In the Tang Dynasty, lanterns became important decorations in festivals and ceremonial occasions, and their shapes and patterns became diversified. Since then, lanterns have gradually become an indispensable part of China culture and are widely used in festivals, celebrations and sacrifices.

With the passage of time, lanterns have gradually developed into a traditional handicraft with cultural significance. Every Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and other festivals, people will hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere. Lanterns have also become an indispensable part of China's traditional culture and are widely used in festivals, celebrations and sacrifices.

Lantern is an ancient lamp. As early as the eighth century BC, in the Tang Dynasty, the reasons for using lanterns were recorded. There were lanterns in China after the Qin and Han Dynasties, and paper lanterns may have been invented after the Western Han Dynasty. The custom of watching lanterns on the Lantern Festival originated in the early Han Dynasty. However, it is also said that in the Tang Dynasty, Ming Di lit lanterns at Shangyang Palace during the Lantern Festival to celebrate the prosperity and security of the country, and then tied lanterns. With flashing lights, it symbolizes that the colorful dragons are auspicious, the people are rich and the country is strong, and the atmosphere of lanterns is still widely popular.

There are many theories about the origin of playing lanterns. A widely circulated saying is that the custom of playing lanterns on the Lantern Festival began in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Emperor Liu Zhuang of the Eastern Han Dynasty advocated Buddhism. He heard that on the fifteenth day of the first month, a Buddhist monk watched the Buddhist relics and lit lanterns to worship the Buddha, so all the gentry and ordinary people hung lanterns that night.