Are you searching for the perfect gift for a party or special occasion? Chinese lanterns are arguably one of the best gifts that a person can supply. Not only are they not very expensive, they are beautifully made and can be purchased in materials that are 100% bio-degradable, and safe no matter where they happen to land. Be careful whenever dealing with these items because they do use fire to propel themselves, and can a danger if...more
Sky lanterns are a very a simple construct that can awe even the most stubborn audience, whether it is business people, children, or even young adults. The construction of these lovely items is simple. Created from a thing layer of oiled rice paper, attached to a bamboo frame, these lanterns are then fitted with a heat producing device such as a candle. After the candle is lit the lantern simply uses the forces generated by the heat...more
The Chinese Lantern Festival is full of fun and celebrations that are observed in China in the third lunar month of each new year. The celebration takes place on the first full moon with Chinese lanterns being lit and lighting up the evening sky for everyone to enjoy. The day of the Chinese Lantern Festival is celebrated with plenty of games, eating glutinous rice balls and preparing and hanging lanterns. Lanterns are made using paper or paper mache. Paper lanterns can be purchased in any variety of bright colors and sizes or you can design and cut out your own made with construction paper. Paper lanterns are then decorated with sequins, glitter, decorative stickers, ribbons and paint. These are hung for celebrations with or without lights. Some have battery-operated tea lights or use regular bulbs. Kids enjoy making paper mache flying lanterns by blowing up balloons and covering them with homemade paper mache. Each unique form is allowed to dry and the balloon is popped and then decorated. Throughout the day children and adults enjoy playing riddle games with lanterns. Riddles are thought up and created around Chinese folk lore and culture. The riddle is written on...more
If you're thinking about a winter trip to Sanibel or Captiva Island, don't miss out on a terrific time of year to experience the Islands. In addition to fishing, birding, water sports and many other activities, you can enjoy the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Luminary Festival that is held anualy in December. This year marks the 26th...more
Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It comes at the turn of a Chinese lunar year and is celebrated all over the country. The celebrations usually last a fortnight.On the first day of the Lunar New Year people get up early and wear all kinds of new clothes. Most families prepare Jiaozi(dumplings) on the Eve as special food....more
It is often the case that the little things make traveling less enjoyable than it should be. It is typically a result of a many of small things together that take the fun out of traveling. For instance, waiting for a long time to get a ticket or losing a bag can make the whole journey unbearable. Then, to add to that, if you have to get double-checked at security or are not able to find the vehicle rental that want that can also prove an inconvenience.These things don't ruin the trip on their own, but they make it much more stressful than it should be. On their own, they are not vacation or trip killers like certain other things could be; things like reservations being lost or sitting on the tarmac for six hours waiting to take off. These types of things are avoidable and make such a mess of your plans and are so uncomfortable that they can ruin the trip entirely.There should be some things that run smoother when you go to the airport. Sometimes it seems like they make the processes and the way things have to be done much harder and much more complex than they should be. It's not like the airport is a giant gift shop that they have to keep you in there as long as possible so that...more
If we have some vision problems, we may choose to wear glasses or lenses or even get eye surgeries. In particular, eye surgeries become some of the most popular and preferred alternatives among certain people. And there is a trend that some people...more
Links of London Can Be An Gift For Any OccasionIf you have to purchase a gift for an upcoming holiday or any other event you may want to keep the idea of getting a Links of London charm in mind. A charm themed gift can links of london really be the...more
Theres a trick to finding good property to rent London for any budget. With such a vast range of property types, prices and areas to choose from, it behoves anyone looking for a place to rent in the UKs capital to get themselves in touch with an...more
The largest native land animal left in the Cayman Islands is the Blue Iguana. Known locally as the ‘Blues', they can be found at the Queen Elizabeth 11 Botanic Park, in Frank Sound, Grand Cayman. The Blue Iguana is an endangered...more
Congrats on the nuptials! It's time to splurge on a fabulous wedding far away from home. If you're having a destination wedding and are retreating from the colder weather to the refuge of a balmy, sun soaked beach, you've got to find a bridal gown...more
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