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Outside of major cities, rural communities still light sparklers and screeching "missile" fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which falls next week.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Befitting the name, the drink arrives in a frozen pineapple crowned with sparklers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Initial findings from an investigation suggest the fire began as sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited soundproof foam that lined the ceiling of the bar's basement.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The fire is believed to have been started by sparklers in champagne bottles raised too close to the ceiling during celebrations.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Ma held out a packet of sparklers and we each took one.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo