#KWANZAA

[guardianspirits13]

Decided to redraw my Candle Girls from last holiday season, and a new friend of theirs that someone suggested I include- Kwanzaa!

Once again, happy candle month to all who celebrate!

[trochaic-mutant-ninja-tetrameter]

🎶Also merry Christmas! Almost Kwanzaa!🎵

[thepeacefulgarden]

This holiday season...

You are allowed to say "No."

You are allowed to cancel plans.

You are allowed to leave the table.

You are allowed to excuse yourself and take some time to regroup from Sensory Hell (tm).

You are allowed to not answer nosy or judgmental questions.

You are allowed to (discreetly) regift.

You are allowed to give gifts only to immediate family, or only to children.

You are allowed to have a quiet and subdued holiday.

You are allowed to do as much or as little decorating as you desire.

You are allowed to do less.

You are allowed to ask for help, and to (graciously) accept help.

You are allowed to give experiences rather than things.

You are allowed to grieve.

You are allowed to disappoint people, and to let their disappointment be their issue to deal with, not yours.

You are allowed to scrap traditions that don't resonate with you, or that leave you exhausted, burned out, broke, etc.

You are allowed to start new traditions, or to lean into traditions that are meaningful to you.

You are allowed to have fats and carbs.

You are allowed to enjoy delicious food, guilt-free.

You are allowed to have seconds.

You are allowed to set boundaries with your loved ones.

You are allowed to change the subject.

You are allowed to spend the holidays with people other than your family of origin.

You are allowed to dislike your family.

You are allowed to take care of yourself, and make your needs a priority.

You are allowed to ignore the naysayers and critics.

You are allowed to feel anything, and acknowledge your feelings.

[spocks-husband]

Joyous Kwanzaa, Duke!

Sorry I didn't get past day two of my Kwanzaa series but it's STILL KWANZAA so enjoy this little drawing of Signal <<3 I need to draw him more he's so cute ☹️

[ethanfundraising]

What were your favorite wintertime activities as a child? What upcoming holidays do you celebrate? How do you celebrate? ❄️ Reblog and share in the tags.

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Suad is an engineer who after graduating with top marks was also working as a university lecturer in her university. Just before the October 7th's accelerated genocide, she also found she was pregnant and was ready to also start this new chapter of her life.

Since the genocide, she and her husband have been displaced multiple times, escaping bombing narrowly in the process. In June she gave birth to baby Khaled and then immediately had to move to a tent with him. Suad and her baby both have been sick this year and her infant has suffered from malnutrition and chest infections in the first year of his life. The doctor recommended nebulising sessions for baby Khaled because of his chest infection and allergies which also ate into the family's limited funds.

Right now, despite facing constant hunger Suad is deeply worried about being able to afford diapers and formula for Khaled. Prices have quadrupled; a pack of 36 diapers now costs $50, and a can of formula is $13. Buying cheaper formula caused baby Khaled's health to worsen. This is also baby Khaled's first winter and he needs winter clothes.

Please, please support Suad and baby Khaled and help their fundraiser reach completion so that they are able to survive and evacuate from Gaza.”

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[newlifeaintsweet]

HAPPY KWANZAA

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[lifeaintsweetthiccqueens]

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[jadorelespommes]

Ok I normally hate winter but I'm really excited for my city to look like this again

[viadescioism]

Kwanzaa:

Kwanzaa, an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1, emphasizes the importance of pan-African family and social values. It was devised in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Inspired by Africa’s harvest celebrations, he decided to develop a nonreligious holiday that would stress the importance of family and community while giving African Americans an opportunity to explore their African identities. Kwanzaa arose from the black nationalist movement of the 1960s and was created to help African Americans reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage. The holiday honors African American people, their struggles in the United States, their heritage, and their culture. Kwanzaa's practices and symbolism are deeply rooted in African traditions and emphasize community, family, and cultural pride. It's a time for reflection, celebration, and the nurturing of cultural identity within the African American community.

Kwanzaa is a blend of various African cultures, reflecting the experience of many African Americans who cannot trace their exact origins; thus, it is not specific to any one African culture or region. The inclusiveness of Kwanzaa allows for a broader celebration of African heritage and identity.

Karenga created Kwanzaa during the aftermath of the Watts riots as a non-Christian, specifically African-American, holiday. His goal was to give black people an alternative to Christmas and an opportunity to celebrate themselves and their history, rather than imitating the practices of the dominant society. The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," meaning "first fruits," and is based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. The holiday was first celebrated in 1966.

Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the seven principles (Nguzo Saba), which are central values of African culture that contribute to building and reinforcing community among African Americans. These principles include Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but Celebrations often include songs, dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry readings, and a large traditional meal. The holiday concludes with a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the sixth day​​​​.

Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it's a spiritual journey to heal, explore, and learn from African heritage. The holiday emphasizes the importance of community and the role of children, who are considered seed bearers of cultural values and practices for the next generation. Kwanzaa is not just a holiday; it's a period of introspection and celebration of African-American identity and culture, allowing for a deeper understanding and appreciation of ancestral roots. This celebration is a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the African-American community.

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[baby-vee-blogs]

To anyone who celebrates,

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Yule

Happy Kwanzaa

Happy New Years

And any other holidays

I hope your holiday is just as, if not more, joyous as my own.

I cherish each and every one of you

Enjoy your holidays

Enjoy your people

Enjoy your celebrations

You are loved.

[deacblues]

i meant to put this out on christmas, but my CSP license expired. also i've never drawn a kaftan before so let me know if i screwed that up.

[jstor]

Happy December! ❄️

As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to cozy up with some thought-provoking reads. Whether you're celebrating Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, or the New Year, our collection of seasonal articles on JSTOR Daily will add a scholarly twist to your holiday traditions.

From the history of holiday cards and the origins of Hanukkah to the Victorian influences on Christmas lore, there’s something here to inspire curiosity and spark conversation. Each story includes free access to supporting academic research on JSTOR, so you can explore these topics in-depth.

Happy reading!

Discover the collection.

🖼 Cows in Winter by Henry Willis, 1853. Watercolour. Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa.

[thepeacefulgarden]

[lre333]

✨❤️🖤💚IT'S LIT❤️🖤💚✨

Happy Kwanzaa, Simblr Fam!!✨ We “lit the Kinara candles” each day of the holiday with an image of the Le Coeur Noir BC cast in settings representative of the Nguzo Saba of the day! Check the recap ~ .UMOJA | KUJICHAGULIA | UJIMA | UJAMAA | NIA | KUUMBA | IMANI.

I hoped to put each of these principles into practice by creating something with and for this lil corner of the internet called Black Simblr ~ 💛 Thank you for the absolute inspiration that your mere presence brings to this community, and thank you for continuing to take up space with your self expression, your conversation, your art, your point of view✨ This place is only enriched by our being here and our being who we are, and I’m grateful every day that I sign in to this hellsite that you are here to share in the shenanigans with~ 🫶🏾🫶🏾 HAPPY NEW YEAR~!!

~special thanks to the creators of our lovely LCNBC cast, in order of appearance : @rruhos7 @yngblkarawak @foxsimthings @xldkx @magnoliapromenadegalleria @pixel-imaginarium/“the witch on sweetpea hill” and @randomsimmy~

[yeehawnce]

MICHAEL B. JORDAN ON SESAME STREET (2024)