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Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at Join our Patreon community!: One-time donations here!: Check out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: The Hungry Ghost Festival in China is held on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month. It's a time when it's believed that restless ghosts roam the earth. During this festival, people pay homage to these deceased ancestors and other wandering spirits, seeking to appease them. Families often prepare offerings of food and drink, and make ritualized items such as joss paper (hell money) and incense to honor the departed souls. These offerings are meant to satisfy the 'hungry ghosts,' preventing them from bringing misfortune to the
