Lighting each of the seven candles in the "kinara" is one of Kwanzaa's most symbolic rituals. (© AP Images) Kwanzaa, a Swahili word than means “first fruits,” is a seven-day festival that honors African heritage in African-American culture....
16 17 Chapter Four Finally, My Turn It's the last day of Kwanzaa. I like opening my presents. But I like lighting the candles even more! Grandpa says my special word means "faith". He says I should believe in our people every day. That will be like living Kwanzaa all year long!
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Special guest Municipal Judge Gerald Mumford was in attendance during the candle-lighting ceremony in celebration … Officer James Davis lit one of the candles during the Kwanzaa event on Dec. 26, … Juanita Sims-Doty also lit one of the candles during the Kwanzaa event on Dec. 26, …...
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On the last night of Kwanzaa, following the candle-lighting, families give gifts to children and prepare a feast, ending the holiday as you begin a new year together. For two continuous years, I've chosen Ujamaa as my principle of the day. It's the principle of cooperative economics, ...
Observation ofKwanzaaoften includes the discussion of these principles along with daily lighting of a candle representing one of them. The seven candles (three green, one black, and three red, representing the traditional colors of Africa) are held in a candleholder called akinara. The kinara and...
Chapter Two Lighting the Candles Kwanzaa lasts for seven days, from December 26th until January 1st. We light another candle each night. I can hardly wait for my turn! It's on the last night. Grandpa goes first. Tonight he lights the black candle. ...
People celebrating Kwanzaa celebrate the first day of the annual holiday observation by lighting the first candle in the name of Umoja, which means unity. However, if you’re not fully aware of the origins of Kwanzaa, that’s OK — we’ve got you covered. Here’s a quick snapshot of ...
Music for Teaching the Seven Nights of the Kwanzaa Holiday Kwanzaa is Observed from December 26 to January 1 Celebrate Kwanzaa! Whether you need songs for teaching the seven principles of Kwanzaa and lighting the kinara or for celebrating ancient traditions, you'll find a varied selection below....