The Last Day of Ghost Month: Taboos of the 29th and the Gate of Ghosts
The 29th day of the seventh lunar month is this year's last day of ghost month, with the Gate of Ghosts closing at tonight's zi hour; in Taiwan the search heat for the word "taboos" jumped 1,000% in a day. This article clarifies where the lore of the ghost gate comes from, the list of taboos handed down in folk custom, and the real sense of risk that lies behind them.