When is Little New Year in the twelfth lunar month of 2022? How to celebrate the Little New Year?

When is Little New Year in the twelfth lunar month of 2022? How to celebrate the Little New Year?
Although everyone knows that Xiaonian is one of my country's traditional festivals, not everyone knows when Xiaonian is. So, let's take a look at which date in the twelfth lunar month of 2022 is Xiaonian? How to celebrate the Little New Year? Although the twelfth month of the lunar calendar is the end of one year, it is also the beginning of a new year. Click on Mr. Shui Mo's website to learn about your fortune and auspicious days for the twelfth month of the lunar calendar in 2021!

When is Little New Year in the twelfth lunar month of 2022?

When will the 2022 Xiaonian fall in the twelfth lunar month? In fact, the main thing is to see whether it is the Xiaonian in the north or the south.
Introduction to the Northern New Year:
In ancient times, the northern region also celebrated the Little New Year on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month. From the middle and late Qing Dynasty, the imperial family held a ceremony to worship the sky on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month. In order to "save money", they also worshipped the Kitchen God. Therefore, the people in the northern region followed suit and celebrated the Little New Year one day in advance on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.
The dates for the 2022 Little New Year in the North are:
January 25, 2022, Tuesday, Aquarius (solar calendar); Lunar calendar 2021, December 23, small month (lunar calendar)
Introduction to Southern New Year:
As early as the Song Dynasty, there were records of "celebrating the Little New Year on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month". In most parts of the south, the ancient tradition of celebrating the Little New Year on this day is still maintained.
The dates for the 2022 Southern Minor New Year are:
January 26, 2022, Wednesday, Aquarius (solar calendar); Lunar calendar 2021, December 24, small month (lunar calendar)

How to celebrate the Little New Year?

Worship the Kitchen God
The Kitchen God is usually called Kitchen King in folk culture, and his statue is often posted next to the stove. On the day of the Little New Year, the statue needs to be replaced, and people need to worship the Kitchen God, burn sugar and incense, and pray for peace.
Sweeping dust and removing dust
Dust sweeping means cleaning, sweeping the yard, removing dust, sweeping the floor and wiping the windows, cleaning everywhere in the house, cleaning every corner, removing the dust and bad luck of the past year, and welcoming the new year with a clean house.

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