Discover the Kitchen God: Bringing Blessings for the New Year! 🎊
Hey there! Have you ever heard of the Kitchen God? In the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, called Layue, families in the Chinese mainland celebrate many wonderful traditions. One of the most exciting is Kitchen God Day, also known as Little New Year! 🥳
Who is the Kitchen God? 🍲
The Kitchen God, sometimes called the “Stove God,” is a figure from ancient Chinese folklore. People believe he watches over each family’s kitchen and reports to the emperor of the gods in heaven about how the family has behaved over the past year. 😇
When is Kitchen God Day? 📅
This year, Kitchen God Day is celebrated on January 22 in the northern regions of the Chinese mainland, and a day later on January 23 in the southern regions. It’s a time when families come together to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year. 🧧
How Do People Celebrate? 🎁
On Kitchen God Day, families offer the Kitchen God delicious food and sweet treats, especially a special candy made from maltose shaped like a melon. 🍬 The idea is that the sticky candy will sweeten his mouth or even stick his lips together, so he’ll give a good report about the family! 😂
By honoring the Kitchen God, people hope to receive blessings and good luck for the new year ahead. It’s a fun tradition that brings families closer and adds joy to the festive season. ❤️
Join the Celebration! 🎉
Even if you’re not in the Chinese mainland, learning about the Kitchen God is a great way to understand and appreciate different cultures. Maybe you can start your own family tradition to bring in good luck for the new year! 🌟
Reference(s):
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