大年初四：三羊开泰

The old saying "three rams¹ bring bliss²" is connected with the fourth day, which says that by making a good beginning a happy end comes.

初四则和俗语“三羊开泰”有关，意思是岁首吉利就预示着岁末幸福。

According to folklore³, it is also the day to welcome back the Kitchen God. On this day, the Kitchen God would check the household and therefore people should not leave home.

民间还传说这一日是迎回灶神的日子。这一天灶神会清点每家的人数，所以切忌外出离家。