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    lantern
    /ˈlantən/

    noun

    • 1. a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung: "a paper lantern"
    • 2. a square, curved, or polygonal structure on the top of a dome or a room, with the sides glazed or open so as to admit light: "the building is well lit by the ring of windows in the octagonal lantern"

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    Jun 25, 2024 · Lantern Festival, holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honors deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first month (Yuan) of the lunar calendar. The holiday marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year.

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    19 hours ago · An incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe is an electric light with a filament that is heated until it glows. The filament is enclosed in a glass bulb that is either evacuated or filled with inert gas to protect the filament from oxidation.

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    2 days ago · Lantern Festival is celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honors deceased ancestors. Originally, it marks the first full moon of the new lunar year. However, in Thailand or Laos, it marks the end of the Buddhist lent. Let check out the top 10 epic lantern festivals in Asia.

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  6. www.britannica.com › topic › Lunar-New-YearLunar New Year | Traditions, Legend, & Facts | Britannica

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    3 days ago · The Chinese sky lantern (天燈, 天灯), also known as Kongming lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. In Asia and elsewhere around the world, sky lanterns have been traditionally made for centuries, to be launched for play or as part of long-established festivities.

  8. www.jrailpass.com › blog › obon-festival-in-japanObon Festival 2024 in Japan: Meaning, Traditions and Dates

    Jun 25, 2024 · Travel Guides. The Obon festival (お盆, also known as Bon festival) is an annual Japanese holiday that commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return at this time to visit their relatives. Chochin (paper) lanterns are hung to guide the spirits and Obon dances (bon odori) are performed.