One of the very last scenes in The Inheritance is a what I named a “Candle Kite Launch”.

Authors have amazing freedom when it comes to making up stuff, and I liked the name, so I used it.  I loved the idea of all the residents of Inlet Beach gathering near the ocean to make a wish, light the candle and release the kite to float over the ocean.

In Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year.

In Portugal and Brazil, sky lanterns are released as part of the Festa De Sao Joao.

I think it’s hypnotic. Let me know what you think.

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