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When I was little, I lived in a small village in China. The village was very old, and there were many stories and legends about it. One of the most popular stories was about the "Ghost Festival", also known as the "Hungry Ghost Festival".

The Ghost Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that is celebrated on the 15th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. It is believed that on this day, the gates of hell are opened and the ghosts of the dead are released to visit the living world. People make offerings of food and drink to the ghosts, and they also burn paper money to help the ghosts buy things they need in the afterlife.

I remember being very scared of the Ghost Festival when I was little. I would always stay inside on that day, and I would refuse to go outside even if my friends begged me. I was afraid that I would see a ghost, and I didn't want to die.

As I got older, I started to learn more about the Ghost Festival. I learned that it is actually a very important holiday for Chinese people. It is a time to remember the dead and to honor their memory. I also learned that the ghosts are not really scary. They are just people who have died, and they are just trying to visit their loved ones.

Now, I am not afraid of the Ghost Festival anymore. I actually think it is a beautiful holiday. It is a time to remember the dead and to celebrate their lives. It is also a time to think about our own mortality and to appreciate the time we have with our loved ones.

If you are ever in China during the Ghost Festival, I encourage you to participate in the festivities. It is a unique and beautiful experience that you will never forget.