When is the spring cleaning?

Today is the 24th of the twelfth lunar month.

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

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

The origin of custom

On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, this is the day when the immortal dies. Only some gods on duty, landlords and other small gods 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 turn over the house, you don't have to worry about any details. Use this day to move things or fly around with dust, even more afraid of offending the gods at home.

The ancients designated this day as cleaning day.

It is said that the correct date of "Dust Removal Day" and "God Dispatch Day" is 23rd.