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Celebrations
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Kwanzaa: Seven Days, Seven Principles In 1966, Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University at Long Beach, planned a celebration known as Kwanzaa to help African Americans honor the pride of their past and their strong family relationships.  Kwanzaa, meaning "first fruits of the harvest," celebrates African-American
heritage, pride, community, family and culture in a seven-day festival that
begins December 26 and lasts through January 1. Each day is dedicated to
the Nguzo Saba, or seven principles.Families begin the celebration of Kwanzaa by placing a candleholder (kinara) with seven candles (mishumaa saba) atop a straw mat (mkeka) on a table. A candle is lit on each progressive day of the celebration. The center candle is black for the color of the African-American people; three red candles symbolize their struggles; and three green candles symbolize their hopes. Also on the table the family places a basket of fruit and vegetables, an ear of corn for each child, a cup, and gifts to be opened on December 31. During the celebration, there is a feast in which people eat collard greens for prosperity and black-eyed peas for good luck, along with cornbread, fried chicken, baked catfish, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, rice pudding and carrot cake. Dr. Karenga celebrated the first Kwanzaa with a few friends. Today, Kwanzaa is recognized by millions throughout the United States and the world. Whether you have a small family gathering, or celebrate Kwanzaa with a large group of friends, you'll find everything you need to put together an African-inspired menu at your local H-E-B. Here is a guide to the seven days of seven principles developed by Dr. Karenga. December 26 - Umoja (unity) December 27 - Kujichagulia (self-determination) December 28 - Ujima (collective work & responsibility) December 29 - Ujamaa (cooperative economics) December 30 - Nia (purpose) December 31 - Kuumba (creativity) January 1 - Imani (faith) |
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