How to Light Kwanzaa Candles

Thứ sáu - 26/04/2024 23:11
Kwanzaa is a joyous time of reflection and celebration of African heritage that takes place each year between December 26th and January 1st. A central part of the celebration is the nightly lighting of the kinara, a special candelabra....
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Kwanzaa is a joyous time of reflection and celebration of African heritage that takes place each year between December 26th and January 1st. A central part of the celebration is the nightly lighting of the kinara, a special candelabra. Learn how to prepare for the kinara lighting and how to light the candles each night of Kwanzaa.

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Preparing the Kinara and Kwanzaa Table

  1. Step 1 Get out your Kwanzaa items on the morning of December 26th.
    Kwanzaa starts the evening of December 26th, so you'll need to get all your items together that morning and afternoon. If you celebrate Christmas or any other holiday, put those decorative items away before you set up for Kwanzaa.[1]
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    You can still celebrate other holidays, but be sure the only holiday decorations up on December 26th are for Kwanzaa.
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    Get candles in the correct colors. You’ll need one black candle, three red candles, and three green candles if you choose to extinguish your candles at the conclusion of the celebration, more if you choose to continue the celebration until the candles of that day are gone. Some may use stickers to simulate lighted candles, if candles are not authorized where they live. Taper candles are traditional, but short candles will do, just celebrate.
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    The colors have symbolic meanings. The black candle represents the African people, the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future. The number of candles represents the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Together, the candles are called the mishumaa saba.
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Light Kwanzaa Candles Step 4
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Lighting the Candles

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Continuing the Kwanzaa Celebration

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Warnings

  • Be careful around open flames. Keep a fire extinguisher handy and don’t leave the kinara unattended.
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