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 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 ...

Kuumba for creativity and Imani for faith. The terms come from the Swahili language. Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits." A unique feature of Denver's ...

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 ...

The rhythmic beat of drums filled the Arts Xchange on Tuesday as metro Atlanta kicked off its Kwanzaa celebrations ... significance for him this year: Imani, or faith. “This year has put ...

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