I, like you, was introduced to Kwanzaa in college. What I recall was hearing about the details of it in my Intro. to African Dance class and it was explained that the candles, ceremony, and celebrations were to uplift the values of family and community. Again, if I recall correctly, I asked questions about how this holiday relates to Christmas, hearing only what I mentioned above. However, I do remember making the decision that it was unnecessary to celebrate in light of Christmas, and as a Christian and someone who already values family and community, I did not make room for Kwanzaa. I wish I had researched it then - interesting that we didn’t. #impressionable college student
It definitely seemed like a sense of community--and, come on, the food was good in Hartwell Hall, where they would hold the celebration! LOL! Seriously, though, that hashtag you wrote is spot on!
I, like you, was introduced to Kwanzaa in college. What I recall was hearing about the details of it in my Intro. to African Dance class and it was explained that the candles, ceremony, and celebrations were to uplift the values of family and community. Again, if I recall correctly, I asked questions about how this holiday relates to Christmas, hearing only what I mentioned above. However, I do remember making the decision that it was unnecessary to celebrate in light of Christmas, and as a Christian and someone who already values family and community, I did not make room for Kwanzaa. I wish I had researched it then - interesting that we didn’t. #impressionable college student
It definitely seemed like a sense of community--and, come on, the food was good in Hartwell Hall, where they would hold the celebration! LOL! Seriously, though, that hashtag you wrote is spot on!
I have never been to a Kwanza celebration and I don't plan on it. I will not celebrate anything that's antigod
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