Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Definition of Joss Paper




The meaning of Joss Paper:

                "Joss Paper, literally 'gold paper', also known as ghost money, are sheets of paper... which are common in traditional Chinese/Asian religious practices including the veneration of the deceased on holidays and special occasions. Joss paper, as well as other papier-mâché items, are also burned in traditional Asian funerals, to ensure that spirit of the deceased has lots of good things in the afterlife." --Wikipedia

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