The Spirit Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is an annual observance that honors ancestors and wandering spirits, celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month in China. This ancient tradition involves special ceremonies and offerings aimed at ensuring peace for both the living and the dead. Participants often prepare traditional offerings such as food, incense, and 'hell money,' and light lanterns to guide wandering spirits. Community-led events and family gatherings are central to the observance, with many Asian grocery stores like H Mart and 99 Ranch Market providing essential ingredients and items for the rituals. Cultural organizations and temples may also host donation drives to support community events. The festival emphasizes respectful remembrance and the preservation of traditional practices.