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joss paper

noun

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  1. A sheet of paper or other papercraft item used as a burnt offering in traditional Chinese…

    A sheet of paper or other papercraft item used as a burnt offering in traditional Chinese veneration of the dead.

    • There is also a difference in the joss papers. For spirits (souls), the joss paper is silver. Gold is generally meant for gods and deities. Depending on the financial status of the family, the offering of food can be on the high end.

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