Ancestor Money - Joss Paper Lotus-shaped Cornucopia Papercraft, Sacrificial Supplies for Deceased Family，16 petals

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Ancestor worship is part of a belief that the deceased keep on living in another realm. Family members honor the dead with offerings and rituals that bring their ancestors and the family good luck. Today, burning spirit or Joss money for ancestors is a way to show respect, fulfill duties, and guarantee good luck to the spirit in the afterlife. The family believes that the money floats up to heaven for the spirit to use in that realm. Burning ancestor money, paper goods is just one way to show respect for the deceased. Celebrating ancestors with large dinners, tomb cleanings, and offerings is ingrained in the Chinese culture.And the practice spread to other countries. As time passed, burning ancestor money become popular in USA. Many people think it's a way to pray for good fortune.