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TIL that as part of traditional Chinese folk religion, papier-mache versions of luxury goods like electronics, houses, cars, and even servants are burned at funerals so the deceased can enjoy the ... (en.wikipedia.org)
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Gladyskravitz99 on 2024-12-12 14:26:21+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that as part of traditional Chinese folk religion, papier-mache versions of luxury goods like electronics, houses, cars, and even servants are burned at funerals so the deceased can enjoy the afterlife, and this Joss papercraft is also sold and used in Western countries

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