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Lantern has a long history. According to Wei Cuncheng, a famous archaeologist in China, lanterns in China are the earliest portable lighting tools invented in the world. The word "East" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions may be a description of the original lantern image. "Southern History" recorded the phrase "hanging Ge lanterns on the wall". Pueraria lobata is a coarse white cloth made of hemp, and lanterns made of it may be the original prototype of yarn lanterns. However, red lanterns flourished after the founding of New China. After years of development, they have become festival lanterns for today's festivals.
As a traditional folk handicraft, red lanterns are still popular in China. It plays an irreplaceable role in the long history of the Chinese nation. It symbolizes the splendid culture of the Chinese nation and is a part of intangible cultural heritage.
Every new year, we should prepare a red lantern and hang it at the door or at home. On New Year's Eve, lighting and hanging red lanterns at the door or in the house not only illuminates the night, but also illuminates the peace and happiness of the whole family. This is a custom for many years, and it is also a childlike interest when I was a child.
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Baidu encyclopedia-red lantern