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By Maegan Cleckley + wenewsmagazine Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday, which emphasizes traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce and_self- provement. Dr. Maulana Karenga established this holiday in 1966 during the Givil Rights Movement. The word Kwanzaa literally translates into first fruits of the harvest in Swahili. The Swahili language is used to describe the meanings, symbols and interpretations of this holiday because this Pan-African language is considered a reflection of the commitment to African culture as whole, rather than specific ethnic groups in Africa. One misconception often made about Kwanzaa is itis a substitute for Christmas; it most definitely is not. Kwanzaa is neither a political nor religious holiday. It is simply @ cultural reaffirmation of African tradition and ancestry. Kwanzaa is based on Nguzo Saba (The Seven Guiding Principles), and in each there is a strong emphasis on applying these principles towards the good of the community. The first principle is Umoja (unity), which stress the importance of familial and community unity. The second is Kujichagulia, which translates into self-determination. The third is Ujima (collective work and responsibility), which is a reminder of the duty to the past, present and future. Ujamaa (cooperative economics) stresses the importance of economic development for the well-being of the community. Nia (purpose) is a reminder to strive for personal goals that will benefit the community. Kuumba signifies , and the last one, Imani, signifies a strong sense of faith. This holiday is celebrated from December 26 through January 1 each year. Each of these seven principles is applied to one day of the holiday. During this time, homes are decorated very specifically to reflect these principles and other symbols of Kwanzaa. A mkeka (mat) is placed down and serves as a Christmas traditions wrapped up in By Rachel Mitchell + Wenewsmagazine Christmas comes only once a year. When people think of Christmas, thoughts of decorating a tree, seeing loving family members and getting to unwrap presents are usually the first that come to mind. Many students and adults are hoping that snow will soon come so they think of enjoying a day of playing in the snow LA y) and then going inside for a cup of hot chocolate. Father Christmas, or Santa Claus, as many individuals call him, is actually based on a real person. Saint Nicholas, also another name for Santa Claus, was Christian leader from Myra during the 4" century AD. He wanted to give poor people money but was too shy to do itin person. To give them money, he climbed the roof of a house and dropped money down a chimney, which landed in a girl's stocking that she was drying by the fire. Thus the legacy of Santa Claus was born. The story of Santa Claus would not be complete without those busy little helpers of his, the Elves. The elves first got their start in Sweden, where children believe that Jultomten, an elf who wears a long red cap and has a long white beard, will bring them toys on Christmas Eve. Instead of eight tiny reindeer pulling his sleigh, he has a goat. Children will sit out a bow! of porridge for the elf and hay and carrots, hoping that the elves will leave presents. This is where the phrase jolly old elf" comes from. Since meeting with family members on Christmas can be somewhat RRS * Fe et ae WCnewsmagazine 13 base for all of the following symbols. Symbols are to be placed on or near the mat to signify the strong roots of the traditions. A kinara (candle holder) is placed in the middle of the mat and holds 7 candles, each representing one of the principles. There is one black candle, three red candles and three green candles. The black candle is placed in the middie of the kinara and represents unity, Three red candles are placed on the left end of the kinara and represent self-determination, cooperative economics and creativity, The green candles, placed to the right, represent work and responsibility, purpose and faith. The black candle is lit the first day, and each day one more candle is lit from left to right. The color black represents the people, red represents the struggle and green represents hope and the future. They are lit in a certain order to convey that the people come first, then the struggle, following with the future. Other Kwanzaa symbols placed on the mat include mazao (crops), which are ears of com representing the children in the immediate family. A kikombe cha umoja (Unity Cup) is also placed on the mat and holds tambiko that is poured to the ancestors in their honor and remembrance. history difficult, the art of Christmas cards allows individuals to express how they feel. Christmas cards began in Britain during 1840, with the creation of the first Penny Post. As the country developed, the raliroad and advancements in printing made it possible to create and ship massive amounts of cards. At the beginning, 1 cards featured religious figures like Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, but now they include jokes, winter scenes and Father Christmas. WN No Christmas would be complete without the giving of presents. Giving presents around the time of winter began in Rome during the festival of Kalends. Thehigh-rankingofficials where expected to give gifs to their Emperor during Kalends, The Emperor Caligula became so demanding that he declared an edict that required the officals to give him gifts; he even waited at the front ofthe palace for them. The name Kriss Kringle, meaning Christ-child, derives from the legend that the infant Jesus gave presents. This established Christmas Day as an occasion for individuals to give alts. Christmas involves many other traditions, such as eggnog, leaving cookies and milk and getting on Santa's Good list. The true power of Christmas comes from the love that is given and considering the happiness of others.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Date original: 2005-12
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
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