1. Because the pronunciation of lanterns is similar to that of Tianding, hanging lanterns is also used to pray for children.
Because lanterns are red, hanging lanterns has the auspicious meaning of red (red) luck.
3. Because the red of lanterns is the color of cinnabar, and cinnabar is a very effective treasure in geomantic omen, hanging lanterns means exorcism and disaster prevention.
Hanging lanterns during the Spring Festival is also very particular. First of all, we ancients paid attention to yes-men, so we hung lanterns at the door to welcome the new year, requiring one on the left and right, not odd numbers, and symmetry on both sides. In addition, to determine the distance, not too close, not too far. The door should not only display lanterns, but also not affect the appreciation of couplets and blessings.
Inheritance and development
Nowadays, red lanterns are very popular all over the country, and they are made more beautifully. During the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Rooster, nearly 100 red lanterns were hung in Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower Square, which complemented the Pearl Tower. On the National Day, residents of a residential area in Guiyang formed a long corridor with 300,000 red lanterns, which decorated the inside and outside of the residential area with jubilation and added a rich festive atmosphere.
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. In the eyes of China people, red lanterns symbolize family reunion, prosperity, happiness, brightness, vitality, completeness and wealth, so everyone likes them.