On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, nine bowls of vegetables (three animals, fruits, wine and vegetables can be used) and nine steamed buns are used to receive the Kitchen God’s offerings.

God is the god in charge of food, so the Stove King has very high requirements for the offerings. Nine bowls of vegetables and nine steamed buns must be placed, and the chopsticks must have their big heads facing the gods and their small heads facing themselves. , placed next to the bowl in turn.

Secondly, offer cigarettes and incense. When the smoke is burned out, the smoke will not continue. When the incense dies, the offering is complete. During the process of offering incense, recite auspicious words or pray, so that the Kitchen God can better bless the whole family. .

The origin of welcoming the Kitchen God on the fourth day of the first lunar month

Chinese people have a long history of worshiping the Kitchen God, which has been spread since the Shang Dynasty. The Kitchen God is listed as one of the Five Sacrifice and is responsible for the safety of the family together with the Door God, Well God, Toilet God and Zhongliu God.

The reason why the Kitchen God is respected is that in addition to being in charge of people's diet and providing convenience in life, the Kitchen God's duty is to be an official sent by the Jade Emperor to the human world to inspect the good and evil of a family. During the New Year, the Kitchen God will be sent to report to heaven, and on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, he will return to the human world, and then there is the custom of welcoming the Kitchen God on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. This is not only a custom, but also entrusts people with a good wish to dispel evil, avoid disasters and pray for blessings.