The Vintage Years Group

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The seven days and candles in Kwanzaa represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba):

Umoja: Unity - Unity of the family, community, nation and race

Kujichagulia: Self-Determination - Being responsible for your own conduct and behaviour

Ujima: Collective work and responsibility - Working to Help each other and in the community

Ujamaa: Cooperative economics - Working to build shops and businesses

Nia: Purpose - Remembering and restoring African and African American cultures, customs and history

Kuumba: Creativity - Using creating and your imagination to make communities better

Imani: Faith - Believing in people, families, leaders, teachers and the righteousness of the African American struggle

There are also seven symbols used in Kwanzaa. The seven items of often set on a Kwanzaa table, with the kinara, in the house:

Mkeka: The Mat - A woven mat made of fabric, raffia, or paper. The other symbols are placed on the Mkeka. It symbolises experiences and foundations.

Kikombe cha Umoja: The Unity Cup - Represents family and community. It is filled with water, fruit juice or wine. A little is poured out to remember the ancestors. The cup is share between people and each person takes a sip.

Mazao: The Crops - Fruit and vegetables from the harvest. These normally includes bananas, mangoes, peaches, plantains, oranges, or other favorites! They are shared out.

Kinara: The Candleholder - It represents the days, and principles of Kwanzaa.

Mishumaa Saba: The Seven Candles - are placed in the kinara. Black, red and green are the colors of the Bendera (African Flag).

Muhindi: The Corn - There is one ear of corn of each child in the family. If there are no children in the family, then one ear is used to represent the children in the community. It represents the future and the Native Americans.

Zawadi: Gifts - Gifts given to children during Kwanzaa are normally educational, such as a book, dvd or game. There's also a gift reminding them of their heritage

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La Casa Del Papa Resort, Ouidah, Bénin Republic 🇧🇯

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While men are arguing over the roles of a man, I deliver my own children and pay all the bills in my home and my parents homes. A man was created for two things and that’s too provide and protect mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially. If a man isn’t able to provide on all levels he isn’t a man and should be focused on becoming his best version. God created males, but responsibilities create men. The woman is a gift to man from the most high! To disrespect a GOOD woman is to put a curse over your whole existence and stops you from ever creating generational wealth!

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