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The name is derived from the Swahili phrase for “first fruits” and was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, an author and scholar who wanted to preserve, revitalize and promote African- American culture. According to History.com, Kwanzaa is not connected with any specific religion but instead is practiced by Africans and people with African ancestry. Traditional celebrations include songs and dances, poetry, storytell- ing and a meal. Each night of Kwanzaa cele- brates a different symbol of the holiday, though tradition- ally each night the family gathers and a child lights a candle on the candleholder, known as the kinara, and the day’s principle and symbol are discussed. On Dec. 31, the karamu, or African feast, is held. Mazao, or crops, symbolizes work and the holiday’s basis of gathering as a family. People place nuts, fruits and vegeta- bles, which represent work, on the mkeka, or a decorative mat used during Kwanzaa. The vibunzi, or ear of corn, represents fertility. One ear is placed on the mkeka for each child in the family; if there are no children, two ears are still © ADOBE STOCK placed to represent the idea that a village raises a child. Mishumaa Saba, or seven candles, symbolically recreate the sun’s power and provide light. There are three red, three green and one black candle, each of which represent a dif- ferent principle; one is lit each night. The candleholder, or kinara, represents the ancestors and can be a variety of shapes, as long as all the candles have a distinct place. The place of the ancestors is an important part of African festivals, so remem- brance and celebration is an important part of Kwanzaa as well. The kikombe cha umoja, or the unity cup, is used to per- form the libation ritual during the feast on the sixth day of Kwanzaa. Many societies pour libations for the dead whose souls stayed on their farms or leave the last drink for the dead. During the feast, the cup is passed to everyone present to drink, then the oldest per- son in the room pours the libation in the direction of the four wind to honor ancestors, then pours it on the ground. On the seventh day of Kwanzaa, celebrants give zawadi, or gifts, to family members to encourage or reward accomplishments. Often these are handmade and intended to encourage social relationships and con- nections.
