From Casual to Formal, Sky Lanterns Add to Gatherings

We know from repeat customers that many people buy our traditional lanterns to launch at festivals during the summer. Most of these sky lantern launches at festivals are done as a fun distraction between musical acts or as a way to wind down after the last band has hit their last chord. However, some of the more festive sky lantern buyers will launch them during performances, timing the floating lanterns and planning where to launch them so they float right over the crowd. For the audience members and the performers, this is a site to see.

On the flip side of the extra casual festivals around the UK during the summer, numerous wedding planners have become repeat customers, buying up large quantities of white traditional lanterns for weddings year round but especially in the busy wedding season the spring presents. For couples looking for a unique way to celebrate their love, sky lanterns cannot be beat. They offer guests something different and memorable as well as allowing the guests a way to send their well wishes for the lucky couple into the heavens in an east meets west manner that is appropriate for any couple getting married. On a side note, wedding planners always ask for us to throw in sharpie markers and disposable lighters when planning these events and when ordering online, it is a matter of a couple clicks to add them to any sky lantern order.

More Uses for Floating Lanterns

Ignoring the pun for a moment, the sky is the limit with paper lanterns. They are easy to use and beautiful to watch. They can inspire art, both through the stunning visual impact of a large number launched at once to an artist carefully painting a single lantern all the while having a vision of what it will look like later while illuminated. Sky lanterns can engage the other side of the brain as well, by offering students a chance to see science lessons acted out outside of the classroom. Taking some time from a school day to apply science can inspire children and encourage them to pursue a future in a science field.

With one’s imagination intact, they can surely come up with even more creative uses for traditional sky lanterns. NightSkyLanterns.co.uk would love to know how you have used sky lanterns. Leave a comment on this blog post so we can see what truly creative ways sky lanterns have been used.

Sky Lanterns and New Years Celebrations

One of the original uses of the floating paper lanterns was to celebrate the New Year in ancient China. They would be set aloft in massive quantities with messages written on them for hopes for the coming year. These yearly launches would be augmented with launches periodically throughout the year by individuals or families seeking special favor with the spiritual deities that the ancient Chinese believed in.

Since this time, the use of paper lanterns as part of New Years celebrations has spread from ancient China to modern China and more recently to the New Years celebrated by most of the world at the end of December. Each year, more and more New Years celebrations around the globe have the addition of paper lanterns as part of their celebrations.

Rosh Hashanah and Sky Lanterns

With other major New Years celebrations incorporating sky lanterns, Rosh Hashanah’s beginning at dusk and the somberness of the three day celebration all make an excellent pairing with sky lanterns. With the goal of the Jewish New Year being to make up for mistakes for the past year and make them right as well as make resolutions for the New Year, both can be worked on with paper lanterns. Launching floating lanterns with apologies can get the messages through to the world in a somewhat anonymous way. When it comes to mark resolutions, writing them down helps make them more memorable and almost makes them a pact with one’s self as well. Sending them off into the evening sky is an excellent way to remember the resolution so it can be acted on by the person who wrote it. The beauty of the paper lantern and the perfect moment of it floating away burned into the memory of the person launching the lantern will ensure that the resolutions will be upheld.

Sky Lanterns Work for Any Celebration

This evening through Friday may be Rosh Hashanah but there are plenty of other holidays around the year for people of all faiths where Sky Lanterns would make a great addition to the holiday’s planning. In fact, NightSkyLanterns.co.uk has other products as well that are appropriate for use at gatherings of all types. From water lanterns to our dove shaped environmentally friendly balloons, there is a product that would fit with just about any celebration or gathering. With a little imagination, your next hosting event, whatever it may be, can be a success with the inclusion of sky lanterns or other products from NightSkylantern.co.uk!

Traditional Floating Lanterns Celebrate any Event

For Queen Elizabeth I’s birthday or any other royal event, traditional floating lanterns are not only a great choice for a way to celebrate they are actually very appropriate. In ancient China, paper lanterns were used as a way to send prayers to the heavens, year round. At certain times of the year, those prayers may be directed towards successful crops or a mild winter season but at other times, the prayers would be directed toward nobility being successful as well. From a local village’s nobleman to the princes, princesses, kings and queens, well wishes were sent up in hopes for their prosperity because if they were prosperous all those who were loyal subjects would be as well. In celebrating with Chinese lanterns today, both ancestors and nobility are being acknowledged as they gracefully float into the evening sky.

Start a New Tradition with Sky Lanterns

Using sky lanterns to celebrate historical events is a fairly new concept but also one that many people would happily be willing to consider. As a way to educate people, sky lanterns offer a unique viewing audience. While most people, young and old alike, are aware of Queen Elizabeth I in this country, some may have not been paying attention the day in History class when her birth date was or her contributions to the England we know today. Launching sky lanterns adorned with dates and short facts about Queen Elizabeth I can be viewed by everyone who sees the paper lanterns floating away. Celebrating lesser known accomplishments of her life can be done this way or for any other historical figure.

NightSkyLanterns.co.uk’s Commitment

We here at NightSkyLanterns.co.uk have made every effort to make sure that our entire product line of sky lanterns are environmentally friendly and safe to use. Our manufacturer uses the best quality products and adheres to stringent quality standards. Through this commitment, we have eliminated wire from all of our products and have created the best floating lanterns in the industry. Whether being used for a science class, at a festival or for the celebration of a Queen’s birthday, now or in the past, by choosing NightSkyLanterns to provide the paper lanterns for your event, you can be assured that you are getting the best in the industry.

Sky Lanterns – Perfect for Any Occasion

The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance festival relies on the community to organize the festival. From the Horn dancers themselves to all the other parts of the day’s festival, there are people who run it and are often overworked and underappreciated. An evening of floating paper lanterns with the names of those who volunteered to get the festival going and who participated would make the perfect ending credits for the festival day.

On top of floating lanterns being a great way to acknowledge those involved in the festival, they could provide a great way to simply end the festival. While the Horn Dance is hundreds of years old, the design of the floating lantern is based on the Chinese lanterns that have been in use for much longer, and those that were celebrating the Horn Dance originally would have been amazed had they seen Chinese lanterns floating in the night sky. Being a dance that is rooted in pagan traditions, it is very likely that floating lanterns would have been seen as magic or perhaps an omen of things good or bad to come in the next year.

Modern Sky Lanterns – Traditional but Environmentally Safe

For the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance festival or any other event, NightSkyLantern.co.uk’s lanterns are the best and most environmentally conscious choice for sky lanterns. By going back to the original construction methods of the ancient Chinese, our modern sky lanterns are wire free, making them the safest option when launching them in places where they could land in a field where livestock are or a hay field where farmers will be collecting winter feed for their livestock. In both cases, sky lanterns with any type of wire can end up injuring livestock and wildlife and should be avoided. NightSkyLanterns.co.uk’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated by the fact that none of the traditional paper lanterns sold on the site have wire in them at all. For those who celebrate today in Abbots Bromley as well as all the other reasons and areas in the UK where paper lanterns will be launched, the simple deletion of wire from the construction costs pennies more, does not affect the enjoyment of the lanterns and makes it so the farmers enjoy them rather than cringe when they see them floating in the sky.

Klezmer in the Park is a music festival where you can pack a picnic and enjoy the day. The festival will be filled with music, entertainment and dancing. There will even be children’s activities so it is fun for the entire family. While you are enjoying the music and family fun at the park, launch some novelty flying lanterns. The smiley face flying lantern is a great choice for setting off during the day and showing the happiness that is infectious with the brilliant music and exciting entertainment going on around you.

For those who are enjoying the Great River Race you will see celebrities, charitable stunts, fancy dress and 300 crews competing for the win from around the world. It is a lot of fun and a great tradition in the UK. You can use flying lanterns such as traditional white sky lanterns to write the team name of the crew you want to win and set it off in support of the crew. For the winner, you can celebrate the victory by launching flying lanterns in their honour.

Either of the two events going on today in the UK are great reasons to celebrate with flying lanterns. Make sure if you are using them, though, to adhere to all safety precautions and make sure using them is acceptable at each venue. You can even launch them when you get home to culminate the evening with a little fun and festivities. When you launch the flying lanterns, read the instructions and obey all the safety precautions and you can have a safe, fun time suitable for the entire family.

Also, keep in mind that our flying lanterns are eco friendly. They are 100% biodegradable so when they fall to the ground and are exposed to the elements they will disappear completely leaving no trace of existence. In addition, the flying lanterns contain no wire. When they fall to the ground they will be completely safe in case livestock or wild life come across it. There are no sharp wires that will cause injury to the animals. All our products are wire free and biodegradable for a truly green business. Whether a sporting fan or you want to enjoy some musical entertainment today, end the evening with a flying lantern launch to commemorate the day.

The Liberty London Disability Rights Festival has been held annually since 2003 and is one of the most outdoor festivals in London. The festival ensures it is accessible to everyone with special consideration for many disabilities including programmes printed in large type and Braille, audio headphones and signers. You don’t have to be disabled to enjoy the entertainment, though. Even though most of the entertainers are disabled, the music, dance, acrobatics, comedy and more is entertaining to everyone. There is even a children’s area so come out and bring the whole family. It is sure to be a great time and for a good cause. Admission is free. Afterward, send off a Chinese flying lantern in honour of the event.

Chinese lanterns such as traditional sky lanterns or coloured sky lanterns are the perfect way to add some fun to any event and the Liberty Disability Rights Festival in London is no exception. After the festivities are complete and you go home with the family, it is a great time to reflect on everything you saw. Each member of the family can relate their favourite part of the day and why it was their favourite then launch the sky lantern. Or, if you have someone in your family or someone you know who is disabled, you can discuss their accomplishments and launch a Chinese lantern in their honour.

It is a great day to celebrate the advancements made to make London, England and the rest of the world more accessible to those who have disabilities. Incorporating Chinese lanterns into the celebration only makes the occasion more festive and fun. Everyone can participate and you can have a great time while putting some time into discussing something important.

Also, keep in mind that Chinese flying lanterns from NightSkyLanterns are 100% biodegradable and completely free from wire so they are safe for the environment. They are easy to use and will create a stunning display in the night sky. If neighbours ask what you are celebrating, bring them in on the fun and everyone can enjoy the evening in celebration of the London Disabilities Rights festival, Liberty.

What will you see at the Dundee Flower and Food Festival this year? You will see gardening displays, cooking demonstrations, a craft fair, children’s activities, live entertainment, food and fun. You will see the best products demonstrated in food and horticulture and will have the opportunity to share tips, learn from experts and purchase the latest in gardening and cooking. It is a great time to grab some friends, learn all you can and celebrate the good times by launching some environmentally friendly flying lanterns.

Celebrities the Hairy Bikers have become well known throughout the country and will bring their particular expertise to the festival. The Hairy Bikers combine motorcycles with a passion for food that makes them a perfect match for this festival. They will be putting on demonstrations and mingling with the crowd throughout the entire event. So if you are a fan of this famous TV duo that alone would be worth the trip to the Dundee Flower and Food Festival this year. If you go and want to set off some Chinese lanterns, make sure you follow all safety precautions. However, this festival is the ideal time to use the fully eco friendly sky lanterns that are unique to NightSkyLanterns.

The traditional sky lanterns, coloured sky lanterns and novelty lanterns are perfect choices for this festival. Not only are they a lot of fun but they are perfectly safe for the environment. They are biodegradable so they will not leave an imprint on the earth. As it is exposed to the elements it will disintegrate to nothing. But even more amazing is that NightSkyLanterns is the first Chinese lantern company to offer a full line of completely wire free lanterns so they are especially safe for use. They will not harm any livestock or wildlife that may come across it once they fall to the ground.

The Dundee Festival is a fun time for the entire family. If you have a passion for food or gardening – or like to combine the two, this is the perfect festival for you. Bring the children and let them participate in the activities especially made for them. Enjoy the entertainment, food and vendors that have an exciting array of merchandise. But while you are enjoying yourself at the festival don’t forget to enhance your enjoyment of it even further by bringing along some Chinese flying lanterns to enhance the day even further.

As popular as Beverly Hills 90210 was, we in the UK aired all but the last seasons of it and it was popular here too. Plus we took a cue from it and launched our own remake, updating it and basing it on UK characters. Whether a fan of the original American version, Beverly Hills 90210 or the new 90210 today is the day to celebrate so drag out your old videos of it and send off some sky lanterns at a 90210 party.

You can write your favourite characters on the sky lanterns and send them off or your favourite show summary. For those who were really into the series you can even relate a favourite memory of the show. While it has been a few years since the original aired, there are still fans. You may have grown up and won’t admit to watching it but with it being so popular certainly some have watched it. Today is the day to come out and be proud of your 90210 status.

Sky lanterns are a great way to celebrate the day. They are fun and with nothing else going on today, why not use it as a perfect excuse to launch some sky lanterns and have some fun with friends? Sky lanterns are not only fun but they create a visually stunning look in the night sky. Plus, all our sky lanterns are environmentally safe, biodegradable and 100% wire free. So, you can be sure when you choose traditional sky lanterns, coloured sky lanterns or any of our other products you can have fun and make sure you are being friendly to the environment.

If you have any saved seasons, how about a 90210 marathon today? Or are you someone who bought all the seasons on DVD? Invite some friends over, have a few drinks and pop in the DVD’s for some great fun. You can laugh at the fashions and what 16 year old kids look like on TV. When you are finished with a season, launch some sky lanterns in honour of the show. Yes, it’s a bit campy but it’s also a lot of fun and not to be taken too seriously.

When there is fun to be had, sky lanterns are sure to be in the middle of it. So, break out the DVD, wear your best 90210 fashions and pop in the DVD. It’s a great excuse to have some laughs today.

Sky Lanterns and Teachers

Incorporating sky lanterns into a lesson plan near the beginning of the school year is a great way to get students engaged and help ease the transition into the new school year. Used as a successful first week incentive, the teacher will be able to keep their classroom under control and have something to capture the student’s imagination at the end of the first week.

On top of simple incentive, floating paper lanterns can be worked into lesson plans as part of the curriculum for many different subjects. Most obvious of these would be science classes. For students studying basic physical science or thermodynamics, paper lanterns work on some very sound scientific principals and applying principals always has more of an impact than simply discussing them in a classroom. For younger students, simply discussing the principal of hot air rising then launching paper lanterns is perfect. For older students, having a spot thermometer can yield readings of the temperature of the lit fuel cell or measure the temperature inside the lantern to find out exactly how many degrees different the internal air must be for the lantern to take flight.

Finally, teachers can use paper lanterns as part of history lanterns as they are based off of and nearly identical to the Chinese lanterns used for the past 2000 years in China. From cultural lessons about Chinese New Year to discussions about the Chinese’ battle strategies during their many, many wars; sky lanterns played a part and can play a part in the lessons as well.

Sky Lanterns and Parents

For parents, a launch of sky lanterns prior to school starting would actually be a traditional use of the Chinese lanterns. One of the primary uses of them to this day is to write messages of good fortune on the lantern prior to launch. Nightskylanterns.co.uk not only sells a wide assortment of paper lanterns for this purpose, but also the proper markers to do so with. For parents, their well wishes for their children, whether five or twenty, as they go back to school can travel up to the heavens as prayers to be answered, at least in the Chinese tradition. The positive energy and beauty of sky lanterns is enough, especially when the children are present to watch and assist all the while knowing their parents want the best for them.

You can get sky lantern party packages for a wedding, festival or even a birthday party such as the ones found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/birthday-packs/birthday-packs/prod_14.html. But if you are having a party for any other reason, you may want to get the standard sky lantern party package such as the one found at www.nightskylanterns.co.uk/birthday-packs/party-packages/prod_20.html. This party package will allow you to provide guests with entertainment and functionality in one easy step while saving money and time.

The party packages come in three different sizes to conveniently suit the size of your party. They all come with an assortment of traditional sly lanterns in a variety of colours, several glow sticks that can be used, also in a variety of colours and ice fountains. The small package contains twelve sky lanterns, one hundred glow sticks and four ice fountains. The medium contains twenty four lanterns, two hundred glow sticks and eight ice fountains while the large contains forty eight sky lanterns, four hundred glow sticks and sixteen ice fountains. You can choose the size of the party package you want based on the number of people who will attend your gathering.

Sky lanterns are perfect for any occasion. You can light the fuel cell and in less than a minute have them ready for launch. They will float through the sky and can be seen for several miles. For an added bit of personalization you can write personal notes on the sky lanterns or the names of each guest. In good conditions you can see the lanterns in the sky for several miles and they will float in the air up to twenty minutes before falling gently to the ground. The sly lanterns are environmentally friendly and biodegradable so you do not have to worry about harming the environment.

Glow sticks are a fun and entertaining feature in the party packages and guests will have a lot of fun with them. They are perfectly safe to use and you can create jewellery or make crafts with them. This is ideal for any party to entertain and to allow guests to keep a memento of the occasion. Ice fountains are a great alternative to sparklers or roman candles but can be used indoors if you wish. They are safe and non toxic. They emit a sparkle f lights and shooting stars that will be sure to delight guests of all ages. For an evening gathering, party or event, the party packages are ideal to provide a stunning array of lights and fun that can be used for the enjoyment of the guests.

If you are planning a party, look no further than the sky lantern party packages. You can purchase everything you need in one easy step which is convenient and will save you a lot of time when planning and organizing your event. In addition, the sky lantern party packages are economical so you can provide plenty of opportunity for entertainment without breaking the bank and going over your allotted budget for the occasion. Whenever you have a gathering of friends, family or co-workers, use sky lantern party packages to help you create a fun and festive occasion that guests will enjoy and talk about for years to come.