3rd Day of Lunar 8 Month, known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Kitchen Deity aka Zao Shen (灶神). In Taoism, this is a Day that the Leader of the Family to offer his/her respect to the Kitchen Deity. For Families with Children under Lunar Age of 12, it is a MUST to honour Zao Shen.
For Year 2014, it falls on 27 Aug, a Wednesday.
農曆八月初三日﹐灶神誕辰。家中若有小孩未滿虛歲十二者﹐家中之主須備禮奉祀﹐以求小孩平安長大。
相傳灶君姓張名福德﹐娶有二妻。
髮妻姓郭名丁香﹐後封增壽夫人。
二房姓王名海棠﹐後封增喜夫人。
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