What is Joss stick?
[[Image:IncenseStack0203.jpg|thumb|Joss sticks in a [[Japan]]ese market.]] '''Joss sticks''' are a type of [[incense]]. They are [[traditional]]ly burned before an [[Asia]]n [[religious]] [[image]], [[idol]], [[buddha]] [[statue]], or [[shrine]]. But some joss stick burning [[ritual]]s (and the prayers that come with it) do not need to be done in front of religious images. They can be burned before anything without limits; like in front of a door, or open window as an [[offering]]. In modern days, the burning of joss sticks can be used for any reason, like making the smell of a room better or lighting [[fireworks]] up. {{stub}} [[Category:Religious objects]] [[Category:Perfumery]]