Girandola is a term used to describe a type of firework that spins in the air and produces a display of colors. There are several synonyms for the word girandola, including pinwheel, Catherine wheel, and whirligig. A Pinwheel is a handheld toy that spins in the wind or when blown by a child. Catherine wheel is a type of firework that spins rapidly and produces colorful sparks. Whirligig is a mechanical device that spins around and around, often used for decoration or amusement. These different names for girandola reflect the variety of spinning objects and their impact in different contexts. Regardless of the name, the experience of watching a spiraling object come to life is always mesmerizing.