Another form of sacrifice involves the burning of Joss paper, or Hell Bank Notes, on the assumption that images thus consumed by the fire will reappear — not as a mere image, but as the actual item — in the spirit world, making them available for revered ancestors and departed loved ones.

There are also a few modular designs in the Chinese paperfolding tradition, notably the Pagoda ( from Maying Soong ) and the Lotus made from Joss paper.

Joss paper items are believed to have value in the afterlife, considered to be very similar in some aspects to the material world, People burn paper houses, cars, servants and televisions to please the ghosts.

Joss paper (,,, or / Vietnamese: vàng mã in the North or giấy tiền vàng bạc in the South ), also known as ghost money, are sheets of paper and / or paper-crafts made into burnt offerings which are common in traditional Chinese religious practices including the veneration of the deceased on holidays and special occasions.

Joss paper is traditionally made from coarse bamboo paper, which feels handmade with many variances and imperfections, although rice paper is also commonly used.

Depending on the region, Joss paper may be decorated with seals, stamps, pieces of contrasting paper, engraved designs or other motifs.

More contemporary or westernized varieties of Joss paper include Hell Bank Notes, paper credit cards, cheques, as well as papier-mâché clothes, houses, cars, toiletries, and servants ( together known as Mandarin zhǐzhā: zh: 紙紮 ).

Joss paper of the sliver variety being folded for burning

Joss paper folded and ready to be burned as an offering

The Joss paper may be folded into specific shapes which are meant to bring on good luck and people tend to burn lavish amounts to ensure that the offering is well received.

Due to environmental concerns, contemporary Joss paper burners have now been fitted with a special cover which eliminates the spread of burning ashes.

Different regions of the world have preferences on the type of Joss paper that is used.

The Joss paper is folded in half, or bought pre-folded into a shape of gold ingots before being burned in an earthenware pot or a specially built chimney.

Joss paper burning is usually the last performed act in Chinese deity or ancestor worship ceremonies.

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Series creator Joss Whedon conceived the town as a representation of a generic California city, as well as a narrative parody of the all-too-serene towns typical in traditional horror movies.

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Creator Joss Whedon later stated that one of the reasons he chose Sutherland for the role was the fact that she exuded a warm demeanour, as well as what he believed to be a close resemblance to actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who was to portray her daughter in the series.

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In the European view of Chinese mythology, Joss signifies a household deity as well as his cult image, which the Portuguese and other Europeans called an " idol ".

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In 1964, he played the title role in the monumental BBC Radio production of Marlowe's Tamburlaine with Sheila Allen as Zenocrate with Timothy West, Andrew Sachs, Joss Ackland, Gabriel Woolf, Bruce Condell and other leading Shakespearian actors of the day.

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Mann has been known to work with Kelly Rowland, Pink, Ricky Martin, Backstreet Boys, Cher, Celine Dion, Jessica Simpson, Martina McBride, Anastacia, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Joss Stone, Delta Goodrem, Take That, Hall & Oates, Sting, Paula Abdul, The Veronicas, Tiziano Ferro, Mary J. Blige, Robi Draco Rosa, Robyn, Ricki-Lee Coulter and many other artists from the R & B, rock and country music genres.

* August 13 – 15: Wizard World Chicago ( Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois ) — guest of honor: Joss Whedon ; special guests: Kelly Hu and Amber Benson ; other guests: Brian Michael Bendis, Josh Blaylock, J. Scott Campbell, John Cassaday, Jim Cheung, Marie Croall, Tony Daniel, Lou Ferrigno, Gene Ha, Greg Horn, Geoff Johns, Dan Jolley, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Sean McKeever, Angel Medina, Mark Millar, Mike Norton, Joe Quesada, Alex Ross, Alex Saviuk, Marc Silvestri, Kevin Smith, Michael Turner, Brian K. Vaughn, and Skottie Young

The ship was designed by director Joss Whedon, production designer Carey Meyer, and visual effects supervisor Loni Peristere: the collaborative design led to a greater consistency between the live-action and digital effects representations of Serenity than in other science-fiction works.