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Ghost Month 101: Myths, Taboos & the August Slowdown

Ghost Month 101: Myths, Taboos & the August Slowdown

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 (00:00:00) Ghost Month 101: Myths, Taboos & the August Slowdown (00:02:01) Part 1 - Where Ghost Month Comes From (00:03:09) Customs and Beliefs (00:05:35) Story 1 - The Front Row Seat (00:06:12) Story 2 - The Taxi Passenger (00:06:48) Story 3 - The Shore that Pulls (00:07:27) Story 4 - The Red Envelope (00:08:00) Some of the Lesser Known Beliefs this Month (00:11:02) What are the Practical Reasons August is a Slow Month? (00:13:04) Closing (00:14:43) Outro “The month doesn’t just honor the dead. It feeds them.” In this LilWeird deep dive, I walk the lantern-lit road of Hungry Ghost Month. Its Buddhist and Daoist roots, the customs and taboos (front rows left empty, water lanterns on black seas), and the stories people still whisper in August. Then I pull back the incense curtain to ask the blunt question: Is August slow because of ghosts… or because of calendars, budgets, and storms? Expect lore, etiquette, eerie vignettes, and a grounded look at why many businesses quietly avoid August. Light your lantern, don’t touch the offering, and press play.If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight. I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal. A dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a monthly supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverseThank you for listening and for keeping wonder alive.Stay curious. Keep your wonder close. 🌙✨A gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.References and suggested readings:Stephen F. Teiser — The Ghost Festival in Medieval ChinaRoots.gov.sg — “Zhong Yuan Jie (Hungry Ghost Festival)”Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Office — “Yu Lan (Hungry Ghost) Festival (Chiu Chow)”Taiwan Tourism — “Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival”Alvin Eng Hui Lim (2020) — “Live Streaming and Digital Stages for the Hungry Ghosts and Deities,” ReligionsTime Out Hong Kong — “Hungry Ghost Festival taboos and things to avoid doing”Credits:Outro - Quirky Whimsical PlayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse
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