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The ancient Celts used what vegetable to carve there jack-o'-lanterns?
pumpkins
How many lanterns were hung when the British were coming?
2 lanterns were hung when the british were coming 1 lantern meant they were coming by land 2 lanterns meant they were coming by sea
What was the main light source before the industrial revolution?
Candles and gas lanterns were used at night before electricity.
Who put up the lanterns for paul revere?
The lanterns were put out for Paul Revere by Robert Newman, Captain Pulling and Thomas Bernard. The lanterns were used to signify that the British troops were getting closer.
Why do people carry lanterns during Mid -Autumn Festival?
The Chinese doesn't carry lanterns during Mid-Autumn Festivals. Lanterns are carried on Jan 15 on the luner calender, its call Lantern festival, Yuan Xiao Festival.
What is the popular food used to carve jack-o-lanterns?
Pumpkins are used to carve jack-o-lanterns.
Why did people use lanterns in fishing communities?
they used lanterns because they wanted 2
Was oil used to light lanterns in the colonies?
Yes, whale oil was mostly used to light the lanterns in the colonies. The lanterns were not used in all homes because the oil was costly. Many homes only used the fireplace as a source of light.
When were lanterns built?
1800's. The ancient Chinese used lanterns, it started with captured fireflies
What are the characteristics of a copper lanterns compared to other lanterns?
Copper lanterns may be more lightweight than lanterns made of other materials, but they are more difficult to clean. Copper lanterns, however, are useful to be used outdoors, for decorative and utilitarian reasons, because so many copper lanterns lit with candle are available.
What is the principle used for flying lanterns?
Flying lanterns also know as sky lanterns are airborne paper lanterns are constructed by bamboo and oiled rice paper. At the bottom is a little light, once lit the lantern will go up
What was not used to make jack o' lanterns?
Many things were not Jack-o-lanterns. Anything that isn't a pumpkin, turnip, or rutabaga was not used to make jack-o-lanterns. There is not a lot of other material to make one with either.
What is a Chinese lantern used for?
Chinese lanterns have been traditionally used by the Chinese military to send signals and warnings and by civilians to ward off evil spirits. Currently, they remain a symbol of Chinese culture. The various colors of the lanterns have specific meanings. For example, red lanterns are used to indicate birth or marriage in a household, and blue lanterns are used to warn neighbors that there is sickness in the house.
What were jack-o-lanterns supposed to scare away?
Jack-o-lanterns were originally used to scare away vampires.
What materials are used to make lanterns?
paper people
What is the purpose of a lantern?
Wall lanterns are typically used for outdoor lighting. They can be used indoor as well but due to the style of wall lanterns, they are more commonly found outside.
What is the purpose of a wall lantern?
Wall lanterns are typically used for outdoor lighting. They can be used indoor as well but due to the style of wall lanterns, they are more commonly found outside.
