what exactly is Kwanzaa?
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It's kind of a cross between Christmas and Channukah, with an emphasis on values. I say it's a cross between the two because they use a candle lighting tradition, much like Jewish people light a Menorah (i don't think i spelled that right). Each of the five candles represent a value/moral. And the colors of the candles are red and green... there's a black or purple one in the middle, i think. It isn't really tied to religious beliefs. And that's all i can say off hand. I could be in error though.
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My Husky practices Kwanza....so..probably not.
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KWANZAA Is the first non-heroic African American holiday ever to come Into existence. Blacks, from every phase of life in the United States, have been practising this holiday since 1965. This warm, social, holiday where people gather to reinforce each others spirit and friendship was founded by Professor Maulana Karenga.\nCelebration of this holiday lasts for seven days from December 26 to January 1.\nIt is a holiday based on the African celebration of the "first fruits harvest" which comes at the end of their year, and KWANZAA lasts seven days to promote the seven basic principles honored during this holiday.\n\n1. Unity - 2. Self determination - 3. Collective work and responsibility 4. Co-operative economics 5. Purpose 6. Creativity & 7. Faith\n\nAt KWANZAA gatherings people usually bring fruit or food and share a meal and a smile. The unity cup is passed and people say positive things about Blacks and our future. Then the candles are lit, and something is said about each principle. After that people dance or talk, and just have a good time. There's a lot more to this holiday than superficial gift giving. It's a time to lift each other up and give thanks for being of a unique culture with a value all its own.\n\nThey also have a stamp that was created by Synthia St. James who was born in Los Angeles... She is an author of childrens and adult books, artist and has a line of her own clothing
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Kwanzaa is an entirely American invention, like Thanksgiving and the 4th of July. If it is celebrated in other countries, it is probably only by African-Americans who haved moved there.
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You know what is cricket?
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What is this about???
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Anti-apartheid is the name of the movement aimed at stopping racial segregation.  Specifically, anti-apartheid is dedicated to ending the policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa.
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You're dealing with 3 very different observances. Kwanzaa has nothing to do with Hanukkah and neither has anything to do with Christmas. Hanukkah and Kwanzaa were moved to co-incide with the Christmas holidays because most of the people had time off. Regardless of whether they were Christians or not. The candles that are confusing you with Kwanzaa and Hanukkah are very different symbols. The Menorah, Hanukkah candles, represent a miracle of God. The Kwanzaa candles represent nature and light. And Christmas is the Birth of Christ. Three very different things that have little to do with each other. If it's the timing of the holidays that are causing trouble, then blame the Kwanzaa organizers and the Jewish and Christian churches. And don't blame the observances.
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Here's a link, for a start . . .\n\nhttp://melanet.com/kwanzaa/ \n\nbest wishes in your venture!!!
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You find out at:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nzinga_of_Ndongo_and_Matamba
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The word you're looking for is "Yamakasi." It's not a martial art, although it is an art.\n\nThe Yamakasi are a group who practice what's called "the art of movement." (It's probably better known as free running, I believe.) Their art is similar to parkour, although both diverged several years ago. The Yamakasi focus on getting around (or on, or through, or under, etc.) physical obstacles in an urban environment in a way that's aesthetically pleasing and flippin' awesome to watch.\n\nWhat's the difference? Parkour is maybe a sport, definitely a physical discipline. Its goal is for its practicioners to get past physical obstacles as quickly and efficiently as possible. Yamakasi's art of movement focuses more on tricking, aesthetics, and freedom to choose a physical path, in contrast to parkour's emphasis on a linear route.
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it is a zombie charity.\n\n" Come to us, and we shall make you the lord, his children.\ncome with us, you need not be Africans with your own idea of religion...\ncome with us, see the light, and we'll give you some food!"\n\nblatant blackmail, there..... "Don't worship with the Xtians, don't get any food."\n\ndefinately something wrong....
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what is this all about?
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mazikana.com\n\nyour welcome.
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Visa Check cards “Worm/recycle”\n Afrika Bambaataa\n "Looking for the Perfect Beat"\nIs that the song you mean?
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what is alicesprings all about?
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Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday about the festival of the first harvest of the crops. It begins on December 26, and lasts for seven days. The name Kwanzaa, sometimes spelled Kwanza, comes from a phrase which means "first fruits" in Swahili, an East African language.