02/02/2024
The countdown to a brand new chapter!Today (Feb 2)—the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month—marks China's "Little New Year," which falls about a week before the lunisolar , or the . As the festive spirit intensifies, preparations for the Spring Festival take off. In Chinese tradition, each day from now on has a special activity leading up to the grand celebration.
The 23rd day of the 12th lunar month (Feb 2 this year) marks China’s Little New Year. It is also the Festival of the Kitchen God. It’s the day when the Kitchen God reports each household’s status to the Jade Emperor, who was revered as the supreme deity ruling over the celestial realm in Chinese mythology. Families clean their kitchens and prepare sweets to worship the Kitchen God, seeking blessings for a harmonious and fortunate year ahead. A cherished tradition adding a warm touch to the festive season! (Image: & Zhang Shasha)