年初四 4^th Day

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• According to the Chinese custom, 7 days prior to Chinese New Year deities are sent away, the 4^th day of the new year deities are invited back.

• In Northern parts of China the Deity of Kitchens is believed to return on the 4^th day of new year and check on every household, everyone should stay at home all day and keep the doors open to welcome the Deity in.