African
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an inhabitant of Africa or one who has African ancestry |
Community
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a group that resides in close proximity or shares common beliefs and interests |
Faith
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the belief in a religion, person, or thing |
Heritage
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beliefs and ideas passed on to a person by birth |
Kinara
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a candle holder with 7 openings used during the week long celebration of Kwanzaa |
Mazao
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the second symbol of Kwanzaa; associated with crops |
Mkeka
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a mat made of straw or cloth in which Kwanzaa offerings are placed upon |
Muhundi
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symbol four of the Kwanzaa set; placement of corn represents children |
principles
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fundamental beliefs or obligations relating to behavior and attitude |
rejoicing
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to feel joy and to express those feelings |
Swahili
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a culture and language originated in East Africa |
symbol
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an object used to designate something else |
unique
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a person, characteristic, or idea that is not like any other |
Unity
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combining feelings, thoughts, and beliefs to become one |
Zawadi
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symbol six of Kwanzaa; gifts that represent rewards |