There’s never been a Kwanzaa quite like this one.
Like most holidays in 2020, Kwanzaa’s seven-day celebration will look markedly different than in years past due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Starting Dec. 26, those who observe the seven-day cultural holiday will honor the seven principles of African culture, starting with Umoja (Unity), followed by Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).
“More people are starting to focus on who they are, and what they want their families to experience empowering cultural stories that get our brains from up under the foot of oppression,” Janine Bell, the president and artistic director of Elegba Folklore Society in Richmond, Va., told
Kwanzaa 2020: Quotes, Prayers, Blessings, Greetings To Celebrate African-American Holiday
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Each year, Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 as a reinforcement of seven basic values of African culture. The holiday offers the opportunity of strengthening traditions and a sense of community among African Americans and Africans throughout the world.
Those Seven Principles, also known as, Nguzo Saba were developed by Dr. Karenga, according to Disciples Home Missions.
The word Kwanzaa is taken from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” translates to “first fruits.”
The seven-day celebration focuses on Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).
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Kwanzaa is a time for feasting, honoring timeless ingredients and being creative in the kitchen.Credit.Nydia Blas for The New York Times
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By Nicole Taylor
Dec. 21, 2020
Kwanzaa is more than an end-of-year display of deep orange and burnt burgundy Dutch wax-print fabrics, and righteous images of fruit bowls sitting near wooden cups. It’s an edifying lifestyle choice.
“More people are starting to focus on who they are, and what they want their families to experience empowering cultural stories that get our brains from up under the foot of oppression,” said Janine Bell, the president and artistic director of Elegba Folklore Society in Richmond, Va.
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