Cut out a rectangular piece of cardboard, and draw a line with a ruler and strokes at both ends of the rectangle, which is the upper and lower edges of the lantern.

On the cardboard between the two lines, use a ruler and a line with a stroke width of one centimeter, which is the skeleton part of the lantern.

Cut the lines drawn on the paper one by one with a knife, fold the two lines drawn at the beginning back hard, fold them into creases, and then unfold them.

Lanterns in China, also known as lanterns, originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 800 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed.