Things to take note of during Chinese Ghost Festivals:
1) Chinese believe that insects, especially moths are the manifestation of their kin...
2) It is inauspicious for couples to married during hungry ghost month, which is on 27th July - 24th of August 2014...
3) It is wise not to answer when you hear your name called from behind...
4) It is extremely "suay" (unlucky) to leave opened umbrellas indoors as this invites spirits to reside in them...
5) Do not pat anyone's shoulder or forehead. It will bring them bad luck and put them at risk of being possessed...
6) Wearing black invites spirits to come near you...
7) You may accidentally capture a wandering spirit if you take pictures at night...
8) Showing disrespects to offerings made to spirits will offend them...
9) Beware of water ghost..Vengeful spirits of those who have drowned...
10) It is believed that spirits can possess a person through their heel...So wear flat shoes...
11) Chopsticks put upright is an direct invitation for spirits to partake in your food...
12) Celebrating birthdays in the middle of the night during the 7th lunar month is inauspicious (unlucky)...
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