The Origin of Chinese Lunar Minor New Year: What does "Three Kitchen God Worship" mean?

"Year sweeping," which is essentially cleaning the dust, involves a thorough cleaning of the household environment. People in the north celebrate Minor New Year on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month and refer to the activity as "sweeping the house," while people in the south celebrate Minor New Year on the 24th day of the 12th lunar month and call it "dusting." On this day, every family gets up at dawn to sweep the house, wipe the windows, wash clothes, clean pots and pans, and carry out a comprehensive and meticulous general cleaning. According to "Shi Yi Ji" (拾遗记)...