The kinara holds the next symbol of Kwanzaa which is the mishumaa saba (the seven candles). The mishumaa saba are symbolic of the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles, the hub and hinge on which the ...

Subsequent days focus on principles such as Kujichagulia ... which is lit during the nightly ceremonies. Kwanzaa also incorporates seven symbols, reflecting the values of African culture.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguzo Saba ... The mkeka, a woven mat, provides the foundation for all other symbols, representing the historical foundation upon which the community ...

The final “a” was added to the name to accommodate the seven children present at the first Kwanzaa, each of whom was given a letter to represent. The holiday is governed by seven principles ...

Key symbols include: A mat ... each representing one of Kwanzaa’s principles. Ears of corn, symbolize fertility and the children in the community. The Kwanzaa flag, with blocks of red, black ...

The principles of Kwanzaa are symbolized by the lighting ... and the celebration also includes the display of symbols like the Kikombe cha Umoja (unity cup) and corn, signifying children.

These symbols include the kinara, a seven-pronged candle holder that represents unity; the mishumaa, seven candles that coincide with the seven Kwanzaa principles; the unity cup; mazao ...

Introduce and reinforce Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles Serve as a nationally ... to get you in the holiday spirit Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebrate in African ... symbolizing the seven principles. Each of the seven symbols have meanings that reflect parts of African culture and its people.

WELL, EACH DAY THERE’S SEVEN PRINCIPLES, SEVEN SYMBOLS, SEVEN DAYS OF KWANZAA. AND NOW IT’S CELEBRATED ON ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS. SO THE FIRST DAY IS UMOJA, WHICH IS THE 26TH. AND SOME OF US ...

Mama Ayo says she enjoys teaching people about Kwanzaa and its history, and it’s vital to pass on the principles of the ... give us the values and the symbols of our people,” she said.