"hell money"

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22 February 2026

Hell money (ghost money) made to look like American dollars is sold in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on February 6, 2026. Hell money or ghost money refers to a type of ceremonial joss paper (spirit money) burned in ancestor worship rituals to provide currency for the deceased in the afterlife. These notes often resemble, or parody, real currency, such as US dollars, and are used during Lunar New Year or to honor ancestors.

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22 February 2026

Hell money (ghost money) made to look like American dollars is sold in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on February 6, 2026. Hell money or ghost money refers to a type of ceremonial joss paper (spirit money) burned in ancestor worship rituals to provide currency for the deceased in the afterlife. These notes often resemble, or parody, real currency, such as US dollars, and are used during Lunar New Year or to honor ancestors.

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22 October 2023

Black blocks walk with a banner reading 'Hell's bitumen, let's shoot at the artery'. Nearly 10 000 people participated to a week end of action called 'Ramdam sur le Macadam' in the Tarn department against the decried highway A69 between Toulouse and Castres. Several corteges took place and went to different places. Police tried at several moments to blck the access to the camp at protestors even during the cortege. Several political parties, unions, ngos called to this week-end of protest. The main assocation 'La Voie est Libre' (ie 'The Way is Free'), opponents and Thomas Brail want the building of the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content to be given. All expropiations for farmers aren't cleared. Opponents at this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be suffisant for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 millions (in 2018 euros without the inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400ha of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Saix. Tarn. France. October 21th 2023.

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#10438686

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, A women pray before setting a fire to a statue of Chinese deity 'Da Shi Ye' or Guardian God of Ghosts during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438688

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people throw paper offerings during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438690

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people throw paper offerings during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438692

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Performers hold a dragon during a parade for the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438694

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Performers hold a dragon during a parade for the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438696

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Lion dance performance during a parade for Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438698

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Dragon dance performance during a parade for Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438700

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people make a last preparation in front of a giant paper statue of the Chinese deity ''Da Shi Ye'' or ''Guardian God of Ghosts'' before being set on fire during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438702

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people burn a giant paper statue of the Chinese deity ''Da Shi Ye'' or ''Guardian God of Ghosts'' during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438704

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people carry a paper-made ship during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438706

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people throw paper offerings during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438708

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Malaysian Chinese people burn a giant paper statue of the Chinese deity ''Da Shi Ye'' or ''Guardian God of Ghosts'' during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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#10438710

1 September 2023

This picture taken on August 31, 2023, Performers wearing traditional costumes during a parade for Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur. According to Taoist and Buddhist beliefs, the seventh month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, known as the Hungry Ghost Festival is when the Gates of Hell open to let out spirits who wander the land of the living looking for food. Food offerings are made while paper money and joss sticks are burnt to keep the spirits of dead ancestors happy and to bring good luck.

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