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Honor Family with a Traditional Custom.
The Chinese use joss paper to send family members money and material goods in the afterlife. It s common to see joss paper used at funerals, on ancestor birthdays and during important holidays like the Qingming Festival and the Hungry Ghost Festival.
This collection contains 300 sheets of joss paper "spirit money" in 3 designs including:
* 150 sheets printed to resemble the U.S. Dollar decorated with an image of the Jade Emperor in a 1,000,000 dollar denomination. Each sheet measures 2.5 by 6 inches.
* 75 sheets printed to resemble the Chinese Yuan decorated with an image of the Jade Emperor in a 100 yuan denomination. Each sheet measures 3 x 6.75 inches.
* 75 sheets printed from the traditional Bank of Heaven and Earth decorated with an image of the Jade Emperor in a 50,000,000 dollar denomination. Each sheet measures 3 x 7 inches.
The Chinese believe that a joss paper offering is conveyed into the spirit world. In today s modern world, caring for ancestors in the afterlife is a poignant way to pay respect for one s elders and departed family members.
Please note: Joss paper money is not legal tender currency issued by any bank or government institution and holds no cash value.
