Incense Sticks
Definition: Slender rods made from powdered spices bound with sticky rice paste.
Variants:
立香 (Lì Xiāng): Vertical sticks burned in temple altars.
卧香 (Wò Xiāng): Horizontal sticks for home use, symbolizing continuity.
Cultural Significance: Central to Lunar New Year ceremonies, where they honor ancestors and invite prosperity.

