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[thrifthound]

Beautiful bargain from Goodwill: 40 large sheets of (bamboo or rice) Joss Paper from Vietnam for only 89¢. A bonus is that now I know what joss paper is. "Joss Paper, also known as ghost or spirit money, are sheets of paper that are burned in traditional Chinese deity or ancestor worship ceremonies during special holidays. Joss paper is also burned in traditional Chinese funerals." Years ago when I was in Korea I bought all kinds of what I thought was traditional hand-made bamboo wrapping paper but now I'm thinking it was joss paper. Interesting to note that this cultural lesson came from Goodwill. #josspaper #giftwrap #wrappingpaper #coconuttreeproducts #productofvietnam #goodwill #thriftfinds #beautifulbargains #culturallesson #wheniwasinkorea #assortedcolors #bamboopaper #ricepaper #ghostmoney #spiritmoney #chinesedeity #burningpaperforthegods #traditionalasianpaper