Kwanzaa

There are different holidays that are celebrated worldwide. Some countries prepare, organize and celebrate holidays, while others just observe holidays. There is a difference between celebrating and observing. When a holiday is celebrated that day turns into an event. When a holiday is observed it is noted as being a special or significant day. June Solstice (a.k.a. Summer Solstice) and the December Solstice (a.k.a. Winter Solstice) are two holidays that are celebrated by some and observed by

The Pagan Kingdom was known for their many holidays and worshipping several gods. Today December is the month to celebrate holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and kwanzaa but in the ancient Pagan Kingdom they celebrated a holiday they called Yule. According to Zoe Mintz, Yule marked the winter solstice and celebrated the rebirth of the sun and the beginning of winter. To celebrate Yule the people made a yule log and set it on fire to burn in order to “conquer the darkness”. Some people also celebrated

People in North American countries are privileged enough to be able to express their religions in public places such as a coffee shop. Some of them are ignorant enough to think that a coffee shop not putting Christmas decorations on a cup is war on Christianity. Starbucks, who usually changes the appearance of their cups to celebrate the holidays to have Christmas decorations and symbols on them, has recently changed the look to being a sleek berry red cup with the well-known green Starbucks symbol

As a black American, I not only identify with African American culture. My family origins are of African American and Jamaican culture. As an African American, I identify with traditions such has kwanzaa, black history month, superstitions, and religion. As a Jamaican, it’s quite similar but there’s Rastafari, carnival, independence celebration, and more. Being African American, there’s tradition of close kinfolk relationship and dependence upon my family’s matriarch. While, as a Jamaican descent

incomparable. Christmastime is truly special, and it brings families together. Christmas is celebrated by many families in different ways, and others do not celebrate Christmas at all. The people who do not celebrate Christmas tend to celebrate Hanukah or Kwanzaa, and some chose not to celebrate anything. I love Christmas more than any other holiday throughout the course of the year. Many people receive automated vehicles as a Christmas present. The best Christmas present that has ever been created

Happy Holidays! The holiday season has begun! A number of major holidays take place in December, most notably Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year celebrations. This month is packed with festive spirit in all cultures and is a time of year when you head home or host guests, a rare occasion for the kind of togetherness that can drive you crazy, fill you with love or both. Do something different this season and fly out with your loved ones. Participate in the numerous events held in the following

the way for the Holy Family on their way to Bethlehem. In today’s date, this ensures a year of light, warmth and good bonding in the whole family. Even non-religious holidays use candles for celebration. For example, the non-religious holiday of Kwanzaa uses Kinara, a candleholder. Kinara was introduced after the Watts riots in 1960s. The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah uses candles to celebrate the two thousand year old triumph of Judas Maccabees over the Syrian tyrant

The mission of the students around the country who fought for an education that would shed light on African Americans. The progress the students created is seen today in American Universities ,and also HBCUs, where (AAS)African American Studies is implemented into the curriculum. Before, the dissection the formation of AAS, it should be noted that without the sacrifice from others I undoubtedly would not be writing about AAS ,or reflecting on the significance it has created for generations so far

BJBee’s Preschool Brownsville, Oregon BJBee’s Preschool Mission: To promote full and equal participation in the education and learning environment regardless of racial and ethnic background, socioeconomic status, disabilities, sexual orientation, or families of different gender identities. BJBee’s Preschool is committed to valuing diversity by providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families. We respect and value the linguistic, cultural and religious

Take a step back and hone in on some of the negative characteristics of American Citizens. Whether one may realize it or not, all countries have citizens with positive and negative characteristics despite being a powerhouse country like the United States. Just as naturally as Americans believe they live in one of the greatest nations in the world, often times people of other nations think the exact same thing. Looking at negative factors helps one to better understand cultural perspectives and imagine