What are the 7 principles of Kwanzaa and what do they mean?

It celebrates seven values in African culture: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

What is the order of lighting Kwanzaa candles?

The official lighting direction is to light the center black candle first, then proceed from left to right, beginning with the leftmost red candle. Alternatively, some prefer to light the center black candle first, then alternate between red and green candles, beginning with the leftmost red candle, followed by the rightmost green candle, and so on, moving from the outer candles inward.Kwanzaa / Candle lighting direction

What do you do each day of Kwanzaa?

Each day a different principle is discussed, and each day a candle is lit on the kinara (candleholder). On the first night, the center black candle is lit, and the principle of umoja, or unity is discussed. On the final day of Kwanzaa, families enjoy an African feast, called karamu.

How do you say 7 days of Kwanzaa?

Mishumaa saba (mee-shoo-MAH-ah SAH-ba) are the seven candles of the kinara that represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

How do you say Happy Kwanzaa?

General Kwanzaa Wishes “Habari Gani! Wishing you a blessed Kwanzaa.” “Heri za Kwanzaa!” (Swahili for “Happy Kwanzaa!”) “Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa!”

Which Kwanzaa candle is lit first?

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During the week of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. The center black candle is lit first, and the lighting then proceeds from left to right, the new candle being lit corresponding to the principle of that day.

What color are Kwanzaa candles?

The official colors of Kwanzaa are red, symbolizing the struggles of the African people; black, symbolizing Earth and the African people; and green, symbolizing hope and the future. Kwanzaa candles are arranged in a holder, with a black candle in the middle and red and green ones on the sides.