On the outside this water lantern looks like a sinister black and orange house. Inside the lantern, a skeleton rests his weary bones on a black bench with a black cat, enjoying the spooky Halloween atmosphere. Gnarled black trees twist up into the orange evening sky, a few bats flitter by looking for the night's meal. The Lounging Skeleton With Black Cat Lighted Spinning Water Lantern is battery operated, requiring 3 AA batteries, which are not included. It has an on/off switch with a 6 hour timer. Gently flip to swirl glitter if it settles. This lighted spinning water lantern is a fun twist showing a more relaxed side of the spookiest time of year!