Of course, I would be glad to. They are quite simple, but you can do many things to customize them - and kites, as well, for those that would rather fly kites than light lanterns.
In my homeland, we have a custom of writing wishes and casting them into the fire of a burning effigy of the Dragon God. Perhaps we can do that? ... Perhaps with a smaller fire.
[ they don't have a whole village to help them build a huge one. also, maybe they don't need that much fire here in murder-heaven. ]
There is usually a very large lantern, built akin to a statue, that is the centerpiece of the Lantern Rite festival. But it's something that is worked on for months, if not the entire year before - I think it would be nice, to put the Dragon God effigy in its place. Especially if it's there to ferry wishes.
A wonderful melding of our customs. [ beat ] ... with a smaller fire, yes, I think that would be wise.
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In my homeland, we have a custom of writing wishes and casting them into the fire of a burning effigy of the Dragon God. Perhaps we can do that? ... Perhaps with a smaller fire.
[ they don't have a whole village to help them build a huge one. also, maybe they don't need that much fire here in murder-heaven. ]
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There is usually a very large lantern, built akin to a statue, that is the centerpiece of the Lantern Rite festival. But it's something that is worked on for months, if not the entire year before - I think it would be nice, to put the Dragon God effigy in its place. Especially if it's there to ferry wishes.
A wonderful melding of our customs. [ beat ] ... with a smaller fire, yes, I think that would be wise.