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The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green; black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle.
The black candle represents the first principle Umoja (unity) and is placed in the center of the kinara.
The red candles represent the principles of Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics) and Kuumba (creativity) and are placed to the left of the black candle.
The green candles represent the principles of Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose) and Imani (faith) and are placed to the right of the black candle.
The black candle is lit first on the first day of the celebration. And the remaining candles are lit afterwards from left to right (not alternating) on the following days.
This procedure is to indicate that the people come first, then the struggle and then the hope that comes from the struggle. Each day the candles are re-lit in order. Each day, emphasis should be put on the meaning of the principle and how you have and plan to exhibit that principle throughout the year.
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Is their a mascot for Kwanzaa?
Yes actually. The most known mascot for Kwanzaa would be the Black Candle and his sidekick, the Kwanzaa Sock. They do battle with the infamous Kwanzaa Sage, who steals their corn and mats in order to take over the world. I hope this was helpful.
What are the candle colors are the Kwanzaa?
Purple and Gold
What is the Kwanzaa 'kinara' in English?
The kinara is the special candelabra or candleholder for celebrating Kwanzaa. It holds places for seven candles. One candle is lit on December 26, the first day of Kwanzaa. Each day a new candle is lit, followed by the lighting of those already lit on the immediately preceding evenings. The last candle is lit on New Year's Day, when Kwanzaa ends.
Which Kwanzaa color candle symbolizes the future?
The green candles are vision candles - candles of hopes, dreams, and promises for the future in Kwanzaa
What is a kwanzaan menorah called?
The kinara is the candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations.
What does the green candle stand for on Kwanzaa?
In Kwanzaa, the colours of the candles are simple: black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle. Hope this helps.
What are Kwanzaa's seven principles and their meanings?
Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa(collective economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba(creativity), and Imani (faith) are the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They are symbolized in the seven candles of the special Kwanzaa candle holder called the kinara. One candle is lit the first night of Kwanzaa, on December 26. Each succeeding night through January 1, a different candle is lit, followed by the lighting of all the candles lit on the immediately preceding nights.
What does the red Kwanzaa candle represent?
The blood shed by the African ancestors of African-Americans in the United States of America is represented by the red candle in Kwanzaa. There are two other colors of candles. One is black, for African racial groups. The other is green, for hope.
What does the black Kwanzaa candle mean?
The unity of African-Americans in the United States of America and the relationship of the festive celebration to their culture are what the black candle means in kwanzaa. It is one of seven candles found in the special candle holder called the kinara. The other six candles are divided equally into three red and three green.
What is the name of the kwanza candle holder?
Mishuma Saba is the name of the Kwanzaa candles. The seven candles are arranged in a special candle holder called the kinara. There are three red, one black and three green candles.
What is the principle for the fifth day of Kwanzaa?
Nia is the principle for day five in Kwanzaa. It means "purpose." It is one of the seven principles that are celebrated by seven candles in the special candle holder called the kinara.
Why does the youngest child light the candle on the kinara each night for Kwanzaa?
The youngest child lights the candle on the kinara each night for Kwanzaa to symbolize the passing down of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next. It represents the hope and responsibility placed on the younger members of the community to carry on and preserve their cultural heritage.
