In ancient China, it was thought that the 15th day of the seventh lunar month was the most somber day in a year, and the ghost gate was wide open, so the deceased ancestors could go home for reunion, so it was called Ghost Festival.

Therefore, during this period, it is popular among the people to worship the dead relatives, burn money ingots, paper candles, and set off river lanterns, so as to pray for the blessing of their ancestors, eliminate disasters and increase happiness, or turn over the dead souls and resolve their grievances.

Usually, when you burn paper on the grave, you should leave a few pieces and burn them at the crossroads. The purpose is to give some alms to the wild ghosts who can return to Youjia, so that they will not rob their ancestors again.

In China customs, it is not only the 15th of July that needs to be avoided. The seventh month of the lunar calendar is called the ghost month, and the door of the gate of hell is often closed this month, so ghosts can travel on earth.

On the day of Ghost Festival, the yin is very heavy, and there is a legend among the people. It is best to go home as early as possible on this day, and don't stay in the wild at night, so it is unlikely that you will see the wonders of ghosts walking at night.