Red Chinese Lanterns

The Chinese lantern festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month in China, this is because the first lunar month is called yuan-month and in the ancient times people called the night Xiao. The 15th day is the first night of the month to see a full moon. The day is also called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. Traditions in China state that at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, that there should be thousands of colorful red chinese lanterns hung out for people to appreciate and enjoy. At this time, people will try to solve puzzles on the red chinese lanterns and some also eat rice balls and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere

The Power of Red

Red is also a good color for your birthday celebration as in Western cultures red is a color for passionate endeavors.  While you probably won't want your guests displaying their passionate side, you can still use red on your birthday invitations and décor to spice up your party and bring out the wild and crazy side.  A deep, rich red is also said to stimulate the appetite. The perfect color to get your birthday bash going! SO make sure to hang up plenty of red chinese lanterns

Whatever accents you choose - Asian-inspired - or otherwise, keep red in your theme to add luck, happiness and flair to your party.  While red is a strong color, it fits in well with many Chinese elements and can turn a dull party into a brilliant Asian-inspired celebration.