The flying lights of happiness the Himmelslaternen

Lights are the source of happiness in the life of a human being, there are different ways to bring this brightness in daily life. Among the other creations of light the most recent creation are the flying lights or most commonly known as the sky candles or lanterns. This mode of light actually originated from china and then has passed on through the entire globe.

Early usage:

Around the third century BC this mode of candle was used for sending signals from the royal families during war, as through these flying lanterns messages for help or warning were sent to their troops or friends and allies. Till date in china these sky candles are known as the Kongming lanterns after the name of the strategist who used these sky candles during the period. With time these sky candles were used as the symbol of joy and celebration. And with the spreading creativity of the time this creation traveled to the other parts of the globe too, as more people started to use them. In the ancient times many royal families of the west too used these sky lanterns as messages or flying hope and even showing light to their departed family members in the heaven.

The sign of celebration:

Among the Swiss people these candles are known as Himmelslaternen and are used during the time of any celebration like wedding or during any other celebration as it is the sign to share happiness by spreading the light in the dark sky. The flame of the sky candle is yellow as it is made of vaporized wax which is safe and non inflammable. The soft cloth like cover around the candle is made of uninflammable paper which protects the flame and through heat makes it lighter due to which it can fly high in the air. It is a custom many of the regions around the world to light up the sky candles on weddings as it depicts the light of happiness in the couples life ahead.

Many Swiss companies now manufacture the Himmelslaternen kaufen and have been circulating it to the rest of the country and can be bought online through different shopping portals. Kaufen is the cloth like paper material used for the lantern. In India too this sky candle is of a big use as many people light it during various celebrations to mark their happiness and set away the darkness of pain. What a beautiful creation of mankind which floats in the sky and lightens the darkness all around.