Celebrations for this festival in all countries begin on December 26th and end on January 1st. Your email address will not be published. Thank you once again for doing your part to keep Edarabia the most trusted education source. Great overview of the Kwanzaa celebration. Thanks By ali dee Dec, Reply. Table of Contents What is the origin of Kwanzaa?
What are the principles of Kwanzaa? The black, center, candle is lit first and then it alternates between the red and green candles stating with the ones on the outside and moving inwards.
This is quite similar to the lighting of the menorah in the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. There are also seven symbols used in Kwanzaa. The seven items of often set on a Kwanzaa table, with the kinara, in the house:. There's also a special greeting used during Kwanzaa in Swahili.
The Kwanzaa flag consists of three blocks, one in each of these colors. Three of the seven candles are red, three are green and one is black. Each candle represents one of the principles of Kwanzaa. The candle holder is carved from a single piece of wood and its shape was inspired by the form of the Ashanti royal throne. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in December and January The holiday was proposed by Maulana Karenga to give those of African descent a holiday to celebrate their own cultural heritage and the key values of family and community.
Although seen as an alternative to Christmas and thus possibly anti-Christian in the early years, many people now observe aspects of both festivals. In and , the United States Postal Service honored Kwanzaa by issuing stamps depicting an aspect of the festival.
In , the stamp was designed by Synthia Saint James and showed an African-American family observing the celebrations. In , the stamp was designed by Daniel Minter and shows seven figures representing the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa gained popularity quite quickly. Special holiday dishes are included in the celebration.
Prepare fabulous and spicy dishes for the guests. Plays are performed, family members read out passage and poems which are related to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. A story teller enjoys the centre stage in the feast.
The focus of the day should be on creativity. Try to show innovation and creativity in everything. Present members remember their own ancestors while the Unity cup is shared. The candles are turned off after everyone enjoys the drink. Karenga, the inventor of Kwanzaa, is read by the eldest member of those present before the conclusion of the Karamu ceremony. This is a farewell statement for the feast and the year. On the seventh and last day of Kwanzaa, the black candle is lit, then the farthest left red, the utmost right green, the next red candle, the 2nd green candle at the right hand side of the black candle, the final red, then the last and final green candle.
As like any other days of Kwanzaa the principle of the day is discussed, the unity cup is shared and the candles are extinguished. This marks the end of Kwanzaa for the particular year. As the festival is relatively new one, many families decide to celebrate the occasion in their own ways and pass on the tradition to the next generations as well.
Seven days of Kwanzaa. Home Home. About Kwanzaa History. Special Craft Ideas. Kwanza Greetings.
0コメント