Lanterns originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and were originally used primarily for lighting. In the Tang Dynasty, people used red lanterns to celebrate a stable life. Since then, lanterns have become popular in many parts of China. Lanterns are usually made of brightly-colored tissue paper in a variety of shapes and sizes. In traditional Chinese culture, red lanterns symbolize a happy life and a flourishing business, usually hanging during festivals like the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival and National Day. Today, red lanterns can also be seen in many other parts of the world.