German Lantern Parade

Every year, the German kindergarten has a lantern parade. I have yet to find the real reason they do this. Last year I thought it was to welcome St. Nick but this year the lanterns were decorated like cats, mice, dragons and bats...so I'm no help! Here is a video of Mason trying really hard to give his mother a heart attack with an open flame. Yes, the lanterns ALL have lit candles in them, even the babies! Europeans are much more trusting of their children than us uptight Americans! :)