Where is a good place to hang small lanterns at home?

There is no limit to the location of hanging small lanterns, and lanterns can be hung high at doorways, balconies, gardens and other locations.

But don't hang lanterns between the door and the balcony, which will easily hinder the drying of clothes and make it inconvenient to walk. Hanging lanterns must be hung in pairs, which means yes-man, longevity and happiness.

In China, lanterns, also known as lanterns, are ancient traditional handicrafts of the Han nationality. Originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 1800 years ago, every household hangs red lanterns symbolizing auspiciousness in the first lunar month to create a festive atmosphere. Lanterns have also become a symbol of happiness in China. Red lanterns look very festive.

The meaning of lanterns

Traditionally, hanging lanterns is considered to have the meaning of good luck, and lanterns hung on holidays are basically auspicious patterns and auspicious blessing words. In addition, the true red of lanterns is the color of cinnabar, which is a very effective treasure in geomantic omen, so there has been a tradition of hanging red lanterns on the gate since ancient times.

In ancient China, people paid attention to yes-men and fortune, and so did hanging lanterns. Generally speaking, they are uniform, not single, symmetrical, hanging on both sides of the gate, hanging in the south instead of the north. In addition, lanterns are hung every Spring Festival. The important thing is that this year's lanterns will not be hung until next year. In ancient times, lanterns were usually put out when touched, that is, lanterns collided with each other and went out after catching fire.