Legal Matters Regarding The Use Of Paper Lanterns In The United States

There are three elements of paper lanterns that can be customized: their size, colour and shape. Originating in Asia, especially countries such as China and Japan, paper lanterns have made it big throughout the world, reaching all continents. Their colour is a strong visual attribute, as are the shapes they can take; with paper lanterns, any room decor is bound to become more interesting. Should we be concerned about paper lanterns not being legal on the territory of the United States? As luck would have it, this is not an issue worth worrying about.

Even when their light is given out by burning candles, paper lanterns pose little threat. Caution is recommended to those decorating their homes with candle-lit paper lanterns; however, recent trends favour LED/light bulbs paper lanterns. This way, we no longer have to worry about a fire hazard. Used as sky lanterns or water lanterns (the famous tealights), these objects are often found at popular festivals. Powerful air currents increase the risk of fire when using paper lanterns, so it is important to pay close attention. Apart from this, we all have to admit that paper lanterns are eco-friendly, unlike other sources of light.

Imagine the night sky when suddenly several paper lanterns float up into the air, spreading their light all around. The truth is that people have found numerous uses for paper lanterns, decorating their homes with such objects, making them common items in festivals and putting all their trust into them to bring the peace they need. Businessmen have started to rely on paper lanterns as well, using them to present their line of work and draw attention to products available for sale.

There are not many lamps in the world that can create the same lighting and atmosphere as paper lanterns. It’s no wonder that so many cultures prefer to use them rather than traditional lighting methods. Paper lanterns are tasteful decorations which come in impressive forms, making everything look even more refined. A lovely setting becomes even lovelier with paper lanterns ‘thrown’ around.

Despite what many people think, paper lanterns can also be used as genuine light sources, and not just for decoration. They have a light that is not too tiring for the eye, instead having a calming effect. People often choose them for bedrooms or other spaces designed for relaxation, preferring paper lanterns as opposed to other sources of light.

What would you choose, especially now that you know that paper lanterns are legal?

Cody Scholberg, a lighting expert, writes about hanging paper lanterns. Check out this post on using asian paper lanterns !