Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In many Asian countries, people celebrate the Hungry Ghost festival in August. It’s an ancient tradition and a time when people make offerings of food, money, and entertainment to wandering spirits, but what is the true meaning behind this very old festival?

Just like we in the Western world celebrate Halloween and All Souls’ Day, people in Asia honor their deceased loved ones through the Hungry Ghost festival. The traditions and customs vary from country to country, but it’s a time for worshiping ancestors.

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