Chinese lantern was first invented by the Chinese around 2000 years ago, designed as a way of sending communications to other Generals in 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. Since first arriving in the UK in the 1990′s the lantern has literally taken off. 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. Why not choose a football shaped lantern to your young boy or a heart shaped lantern for your lover?. Letting off a lantern is best suited to calm rain free nights. Modern lanterns are designed to have a minimal impact of the enviroment. Children should not be allowed to light or hold a lit lantern prior to lift off.