Many people have Chinese lanterns in their ponds in their yard. This is a beautiful decoration for just about any home. They light up at night, making your yard look very stunning. They are perfect to watch in the summertime as the sun goes down and it becomes dark. They float on the pond with a tea light on the inside. They are simply made of paper, and they can be used for any occasion. They come in just about any color you would like.
A good party idea is to purchase a Chinese flying lantern. These are very similar to a hot air balloon. They come with sayings on them. You choose what it says, whether it says happy birthday, or good luck, whatever you wish for. Or, they can come in just plain wrapping. The idea is that they are full of helium, and they are released into the sky. A popular night to release the Chinese flying lantern is the Chinese new year.
The Chinese believe this will bring them luck in the new year. They can be purchased any time of year, and also, they can be given away as gifts at weddings, or birthdays, anywhere that you see fit. They can be released wherever you like. They will distinguish after a while, and they do not have any harmful chemicals in them. The air in the sky should always be very calm when using the flying lanterns. And they should only fly in areas that are fireproof. Many will wonder where those beautiful lights came from.
Something else that is very beautiful, is the luminary candle bags. It is simply a paper bag, with a candle inside. Sometimes, the bag has designs cut out to make a beautiful print that the candle light may shine through. These are very popular to line driveways, or walkways, if you are having a large amount of visitors on one particular night. The walkway will look gorgeous all lit up in the night sky. Sometimes, high school football teams use them to decorate their playing field before a big game. This is absolutely beautiful to witness.