The Hungry Ghost Festival

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We are entering the month of The Hungry Ghost Festival. Many East East Asians, Buddhists, and Taoists believe this is when ghosts can return to Earth to haunt the living. So, their descendants burn paper money, and incense, as well as serve food to pay respect to their ancestors and sooth wandering or angry spirits. There are many important rules for humans ... Show More

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