Historical data show that the idea of paper lanterns came from china during 230BBC. According to myths, Emperor Ming, after having a dream, sent the scholar to India to get Hindu scripture. When they came back, the emperor ordered building a great temple for scripture and ordered many paper lampions in it as a symbol of Buddha power. However, today they are associated with the festivals and as a characteristic symbol of the east.  In China, people lit it to honour the first full moon of the year.