When is the spring cleaning?

Today is the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month.

In some parts of China, the period from the early years (the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month) to New Year's Eve is called "Dust-cleaning Day", also called "Spring Festival Day".

Sweeping the dust not only means driving away the epidemic and praying for a healthy New Year, but also means getting rid of the "old" (dust) emotional desire. This custom sends people a signal of the busy atmosphere in the New Year. This custom reflects the tradition of China people's love for cleanliness and health, and embodies people's good expectations, and it still maintains its tenacious vitality.

The origin of custom

On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, it is the day when the gods die. Only some small gods, such as duty gods and landlords, look after order. China folk believe that after the immortal went to heaven, he would not return to earth until the fourth night of the following year; So there is a legend that during this time, even if you flip the house, you don't have to worry about any details. Using this day to move things or fly around with sand and dust is even more afraid of offending the gods at home.

The ancients designated this day as the day of cleaning.

It is said that the correct date of "dust removal day" and "God sending day" is 23rd.