Sky Lanterns - The firework alternative

Looking for a better way than boring, noisy old fireworks to celebrate new years?  Take a thick paper balloon and light a small, slow burning coil inside of it.  Think about all of the things from the previous year that you want to let go of, release the balloon (along with the things from last year…) and watch them float away.  Find a couple hundred friends interested in doing the same and you have something of real beauty!  They are known as “Sky Lanterns” in English and widely available.  Happy New Year!