Chochin (Japanese Paper Lantern)

As seen in “It’s Time to Celebrate” Season 2, Episode 2

Supplies

  • Paper

  • Colored pencils or markers

  • Glue stick

  • Paper clips

  • Battery operated candle

Steps

  1. Draw a design on the piece of paper of anything you want

  2. Put a thin amount of glue along one side of the paper

  3. Pull the other side of the paper around to connect with glue to make a cylinder 

  4. Place the battery operated candle inside! 

Questions to Ask Your Child

  • How do you like to celebrate? 

  • What celebrations are important to you and your community? 

  • Do you know any other days that people celebrate? 

  • What are your favorite holiday traditions? 

  • What celebration foods do you like to eat?

Watch this arts and crafts activity in “It’s Time to Celebrate”:

Catch the full episode on LL+L’s YouTube channel!