Package and Size
- Package: Includes 1 bundle, with 100 sheets + 1 yellow ancestor paper
- Size: Each sheet of paper measures approximately 15.5 x 6.6 cm (6.1 x 2.6 inches).
Important Notes
- This paper currency is not legal tender and holds no cash value. It is intended solely for ceremonial and symbolic use to honor and pray for ancestors.
- Fire Safety: When burning, ensure you use a fire-safe container, such as a fire-resistant pot, and perform the ritual in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Be cautious of fire hazards, and stay safe. Note that there may be a slight odor during burning.
How to Use
- Personalize Your Offering: Write the names of your departed loved ones on the back of the yellow ancestor paper. This ensures the symbolic currency is delivered directly to them and avoids being misdirected. You can also write down your current situation or any specific request for guidance or help from your ancestors.
- Burning the Offering: Burn the ancestor money and yellow paper together while meditating on your thoughts and wishes for your loved ones. Reflect on your connection and express your love and gratitude.
Cultural Significance and Use Occasions
In Asian culture, it is believed that offerings like this enter the next world. Burning this paper offerings allows you to send symbolic currency to your ancestors, ensuring their well-being in the afterlife. By honoring your ancestors, you show care and gratitude, and in return, it is thought they will bring blessings and good fortune upon receiving these offerings. This practice reflects the reciprocal bond between you and your loved ones. This paper offering is suitable for various traditional ceremonies and memorial occasions, or any day when you dream of or miss your loved ones.
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