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"MANY CELEBRATE THE AFRO-AMERICAN PAN HOLIDAY OF KWANZAA"

UMOJA!

MIISRAEL Bride · Friday, December 26th 2014 at 8:13AM · 1334 views

Kwanzaa is not considered a religious or religion related holiday, but is a practice among Afro-American families to become more in the spiritual attributes of a better life among their own families and those they also connect to in their lives. The celebration is daily from December 26-January 1st.

TODAY: UMOJA

Umoja means unity

The first candle of the Kinara is lit on December 26th.
It is the black candle and sits in the middle of the Kinara.
For the unity and togetherness and family wholeness.

Read more of the Traditions of Kwanzaa:
http://www.novareinna.com/festive/kwanzaa....

UMOJA!

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Siebra Muhammad Saturday, December 27th 2014 at 4:09PM

Happy Kwanzaa Misreal!

MIISRAEL Bride Sunday, December 28th 2014 at 7:10AM

Thank you Butterfly,
& Peace...

Sister Juanita From Memphis Sunday, December 28th 2014 at 8:16PM

We have celebrated Kwanzaa in my family for many years and it is very beneficial to us. Kwanzaa is a time to recognize the positivity of others, as well as the Creator's presence in our people. My children love attending the Kwanzaa celebrations in the community and listening to the storytelling which is a part of our rich tradition of oral history.

I wish all of you a Happy and Safe Kwanzaa!

MIISRAEL Bride Tuesday, December 30th 2014 at 7:04PM

Sister Juanita..thanks for such wonderful sharing!
Happy Kwanzaa to You and Yours!