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Silverbacks....silverbacks...itz Kwanzaa time in the shitty!
 
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Don't forget the eighth principle: Ujisma - collective (gang) rape.
 
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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 practicing this holiday since 1965. This warm, social, holiday where people gather to reinforce each other's spirit and friendship was founded by Professor Maulana Karenga.

Celebration of this holiday lasts for seven days from December 26 to January 1. Gifts aren't mandatory when celebrating KWANZAA. When they are given, they are given mainly to children on the basis of merit.

The name KWANZAA is derived from the Swahili word. "Kwanza" which means first and comes from the saying mantunda yo kwanza "first fruits." The extra "a" represents the African-American values. KWANZAA is a holiday where Blacks acknowledge their African roots while at the same time remind themselves of their goals as a people.

It 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.

According to KWANZAA: Origin, Concepts. Practice by Ron Karenga. the seven principles are:

(1) UMOJA (Unity). a commitment to the practice of togetherness both within the family and in our communities;

(2) KUJICHAGULIA (Self Determination) is the interest of developing and patterning our lives and images after ourselves instead of having it done for us,

(3) UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility) which means working together on matters of common Interest;

(4) UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) which is the habit of sharing our wealth and resources;

(5) NIA (Purpose) building and developing our national community:

(6) KUUMBA (Creativity) to inspire ourselves to keep developing new ways of expressing our music and art as well as being creative In our work and industrial pursuits;

(7) IMANI (Faith) believing in ourselves as a people.

KWANZAA also has symbols which are mazao (crops). mkeka (mat). kinara (the candle holder), vibunzi (ears of corn), zawadi (gifts). kikombe cha umola (the unity cup) and mishumaa saba (the seven candles). Seven candles are placed in the candleholder, representing the principles. This is usually placed on the mat with the corn, gifts and unity cup around it.

At 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.

* The harvest of the first fruits
* A ritual based on age-old African celebrations, which traditionally took place near the end and beginning of each year. People gathered together to celebrate the harvest and rejoice in their communities' collective efforts.
* Only nationally, non-heroic, African-American holiday born in the United States.
* Kwanzaa symbols and much of its terminology have their roots in Africa; however, Kwanzaa was originally designed for African-Americans and remains a distinctly African-American ritual.
* Dr. Maulana Karenga formulated the Kwanzaa celebration in 1965.
* Kwanzaa begins December 26 (day after Christmas) and continues for seven days up to January 1st.
* Kwanzaa helps African-Americans develop greater sense of unity, identity and purpose.
* Kwanzaa is much more than a yearly ritual. It is in fact, a way of life, a workable formula for social, cultural and economic progress.
* Kwanzaa is a time of rejoicing, reflection and commitment - shared by family and community.
* It is not a religious celebration nor is it a substitute for Christmas. The fact that it begins the day after Christmas was an effort to avoid the excessive commercialization of the season.
* Gift-giving is not an Important aspect of Kwanzaa, although gifts can be exchanged. Gifts are given on the basis of merit, not merely for the sake of giving.



This is the first Kwanzaa stamp issued by the United States Postal Service.

This unique stamp was designed by self-taught artist Synthia Saint James who was born in 1949 in Los Angeles. Her professional career as an artist began in 1969 in New York City where she sold her first commissioned paintings. Today she is an internationally recognized fine artist. Since 1990 she has completed more than 20 major commissions for corporations and organizations and more than 40 book covers worldwide. She has also licensed her images on more than 15 products, including her signature collection of clothing. She is also a published author and illustrator of both adult and children's books who is currently completing her first illustrated cookbook.

Synthia Saint James exemplifies the spirit of Kwanzaa in many aspects of her life. First her creativity, and especially her spirit of community. Every year Synthia creates many works of art at no cost for community activities. These works include murals and signs for local centers, designs for awards, and certificates of achievement.
 
Old December 25th, 2005 #7
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Smile Interesting information about Yuletide.

http://www.nationalistalliance.org/yuletide.html

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