http://redhotchilipeppers.info/News/the-history-of-paper-lanterns/ Paper lanterns have been used for a variety of purposes throughout time. They are traditionally associated with the Chinese and Japanese, but they were also used in Europe, too. Also, they are found in many places today. Chinese paper lanterns would rest on the ground or be hung, and they were used primarily for [.] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:12:32 UTC en