and Imani (Faith). The Nguzo Saba is represented by a candleholder with seven candles called a kinara. Each night, one of those candles is lit. The candles are the same colors as the Kwanzaa flag ...

Imani concludes ... collective capability. Kwanzaa’s rich symbolism carries deep cultural significance. The mkeka, a woven mat, provides the foundation for all other symbols, representing ...

World News. Kwanzaa Meaning: Is tied to a religion and what is its origin? World News. Kwanzaa Greetings: What to say to people who celebrate Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa, a vibrant celebration of African ...

The karamu ya imani is a communal feast typically held on December 31 to honor the ancestors and those in the community. Kwanzaa is notably marked by the seven red, black and green candles ...

The symbols, in Swahili and English, and what they represent as reported by the Official Kwanzaa Website are: ...

Then Mount Pleasant’s pastor, Reverend Nyika Taylor, chose several children to bring the Kwanzaa symbols to the front. The Makika (Mat) represents the foundation of the principles. An ear of corn ...

An ear of corn, a symbol for children, is often enjoyed. Wikipedia published the following: American black separatist Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 during the aftermath of the Watts ...

Each represented one of Kwanzaa’s seven symbols. Stewart played the role of ... Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba and Imani. England said Umoja symbolizes the unity of race, community and family; while ...

give us the values and the symbols of our people,” she said. “I feel like I’m part of a continuum of those who felt the importance of that.” With the lighting of the black candle, Kwanzaa ...

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.