The Celebration of Kwanzaa
By Sister Alodia Carney
Be watching for mention of Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1. It will pop up unexpectedly. Kwanzaa (Swahili for first fruits of harvest) is an American Celebration for Black people.
As the event unfolds, it involves seven principles, one for each day, including Unity, Purpose, Faith and others. The goal of the Celebration is for the purpose of cohesiveness in the family and in the community.
The Celebration includes gifts, special foods and candle-lighting. The Kwanzaa Celebration takes place in the home, in church, or another public place.
In the largely black population of Detroit, Sisters Virginia Schmitt and I were on mission in parishes there and became educated and involved in the joy and good feeling of Kwanzaa. This being the case, Kwanzaa comes to mind each winter as one of the Holidays. It is probably the newest holiday in the USA. It was conceived and developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Kerenga in 1966. A US stamp has been issued in honor of Kwanzaa.
posted by Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters @ 9:04 AM
1 Comments
1 Comments:
I appreciate your comments on
Kwanzaa and your willingness to understand the tradition from which it comes. Having said that however, it would have been interesting to hear a refelction upon the specific ways African Africans as well as, our African and Carribean brothers and sisters
celebrate CHRISTMAS in the parish and neighborhood where you serve.
Thanks!
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