The pictures of how to make peanut shell lanterns are as follows:

1. Prepare colored cardboard (red, yellow, orange, etc.), white latex, scissors, pencils, rulers, colored pens or Markers. Choose a basic lantern shape (such as a circle or octagon) and draw the corresponding shape on paper. Remember to draw two identical shapes so you can fold them in half later.

2. Use scissors to cut the drawn shape along the lines, and then fold the two identical shapes in half. On the folded shape, use a colored pen or marker to draw the pattern you want or write a blessing. This can be a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival pattern such as the moon, rabbit, osmanthus, etc.

3. Apply white latex on the pattern or text, and then paste them together. After the latex is dry, glue the edges of the two shapes together with white latex to form a complete lantern. In order to increase the brightness of the lantern, you can stick a layer of transparent white cardboard on the inside of the lantern.

4. Finally, you can use a thin rope or wire to pass through the top of the lantern as a handle for easy hanging. If you want to hang it from the ceiling, you can add a long string to the bottom of the lantern and tie it to a hook on the ceiling.

The significance of making lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival

1. Inherit traditional culture. Lanterns are an important part of the Mid-Autumn Festival and one of the symbols of traditional Chinese culture. Making lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival is the inheritance and promotion of traditional Chinese culture.

2. Add a festive atmosphere. Lanterns come in a variety of shapes, colors, patterns, etc. The process of making lanterns can not only increase the festive atmosphere, but also allow everyone to have a deeper understanding and experience of the traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

3. It means happy reunion. The shapes and colors of lanterns are auspicious. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions. Making lanterns can express blessings to family members, relatives and friends, implying happy reunion and good luck.

4. Express your thoughts and wishes. In some areas, making lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival also means having a baby. People make lanterns to express their thoughts and blessings to relatives and friends far away, and at the same time, they can also express their expectations for a better future.