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Post by Len Crobbs on Dec 26, 2018 17:22:31 GMT -5
Happy Kwanzaa African Americans of the forum.
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Post by Vladimir Kortensky on Dec 26, 2018 17:22:51 GMT -5
Do you legit celebrate? My family never did. Am I missing out?
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Post by Len Crobbs on Dec 26, 2018 17:23:10 GMT -5
We haven't in 25 years. I want to relearn about this holiday.
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Post by Malakai the guy on Dec 26, 2018 17:23:31 GMT -5
My family doesn't celebrate.  |
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Post by Len Crobbs on Dec 26, 2018 17:23:57 GMT -5
let's see if any of us know/remember any of the traditions.
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Post by Steph on Dec 26, 2018 17:25:08 GMT -5
I Googled:
Kwanzaa has seven core principles, or Nguzo Saba:
Umoja: Unity. To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia: Self-Determination: ...
Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility. ...
Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics. ...
Nia: Purpose. ...
Kuumba: Creativity. ...
Imani: Faith.
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Post by something2believe on Dec 26, 2018 17:25:41 GMT -5
Is it a celebration of African American heritage?
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Post by browneyedsugar on Dec 26, 2018 17:27:07 GMT -5
Is it a celebration of African American heritage? Our heritage within AA culture. |
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Post by something2believe on Dec 26, 2018 17:28:32 GMT -5
How do you celebrate? Do you light candles?
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Post by Malakai the guy on Dec 26, 2018 17:29:54 GMT -5
Tambiko: The kikombe (or cup) is filled with juice or water, which is then poured by a priest or elder into a bowl filled with green vegetables. The pourer recites a tamshi la tambiko (or libation statement) as the liquid fills the bowl. A tamshi la tambiko is a statement of praise to the African-American ancestors and a commitment to continue the tasks they have begun.
Ancestral Roll-Cal: Kwanzaa participants stand and tell of someone who has been a personal inspiration to them.
Harambee: Harambee, which means something similar to, "let's all pull together," is a unifying motion in which the Kwanzaa participants raise their right arms with hands open and then pull down their arms as they make a fist.
Siku ya Taamulli: This is the day of meditation and customarily, the the last day of Kwanzaa. Its intent is to give the participants a time to reflect on their lives and the lives of all Africans and African-Americans as they move into the New Year.
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Post by browneyedsugar on Dec 26, 2018 17:30:08 GMT -5
It was never a thing in my house. I never looked into it as an adult.
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Post by Malakai the guy on Dec 26, 2018 17:34:25 GMT -5
We should get an emoji for us.  |
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Post by browneyedsugar on Dec 26, 2018 17:34:49 GMT -5
It would have to look good at 20x20.
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Post by Malakai the guy on Dec 26, 2018 17:36:47 GMT -5
How about this?  |
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Post by browneyedsugar on Dec 26, 2018 17:37:17 GMT -5
Can you really tell what it is that small?
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