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Share Your World – 2016 Week 51 – Favorite Holiday Edition

On By dancingpalmtreesIn Africa, African American Queen, African Goddess, African King, Halloween, Nguzo Saba, Share Your World – 2016 Week 51 – Favorite Holiday Edition, SYW, Uncategorized19 Comments

 

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Share Your World – 2016 Week 51 – Favorite Holiday Edition

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What is your favorite holiday?

Halloween. But during this season I choose Kwanzaa which is an African-American Cultural Holiday celebrating Black culture and Unity. Actually it can be observed by All persons of African Descent. Kwanzaa enables me to return and honor the traditions of my African Ancestors.

Official Definition

Kwan·zaa
ˈkwänzə/
noun

NORTH AMERICAN
  1. a secular festival observed by many African Americans from December 26 to January 1 as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values.

What types of food is associated with your holiday?

Unfortunately since I’m always at work I don’t do any cooking nor do I get to attend the Kwanzaa celebrations I’m invited to.  However I do have some African garb which I plan to wear and I will post sometime between December 26th and Jan. 1st.

http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml

Do you travel for your holiday?

No. It’s not necessary.

Is it a religious or spiritual holiday?

It does have spiritual aspects but it can be celebrated by African-Americans of all faiths and belief systems. It is a way for Black people to celebrate Our African Heritage! Celebrating Family, Community and Culture.  Kwanzaa means First Fruits!!

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/kwanzaa-history

  • The Nguzo Saba of the seven days of Kwanzaa:
  • Day 1. Umoja means unity.
  • Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination.
  • Day 3. Ujima means working together.
  • Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other.
  • Day 5. Nia means purpose.
  • Day 6. Kuumba means creativity.
  • Day 7. Imani means faith, especially faith in ourselves.

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Is there a gift exchange?

No. Kwanzaa does not focus or greed or gift giving. It is all about Black Unity!! Umoja!!

How long does the celebration last?

Seven days.

 

 

 

 

Optional Bonus question:  What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up? 

The job is going well. People like me and I’m accepted at my workplace. Looking forward to Kwanzaa!!  May the Seven 7 Principles Live Strong and Proud in All Peoples of African Descent!!  Ase!!

 

 

 

 

 

Best #cat commercial EVER!

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My cat Sylvester approves this blog post and especially the commercial! Made me laugh. Lol!

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Had to post this so I could watch it again and again. I feel so much better now. 😀

I wonder how long it actually took those cats to completely wreck everything? mwahahahaha….

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Dreams for Our Siblings

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This young woman’s story of caring for a developmentally disabled sibling mirrors mine and Stephen’s story in so many ways.  It is a struggle to do this on your own and many times you cry out for someone to help you. However I discipline myself and put my desires and dreams on hold so Stephen can have a better Life. My needs always come second. Sacrifice is a way of life yet sometimes I don’t feel like I’m doing enough for my brother. I feel in many ways I could do better so I’m always searching for ways to be a better Sister for Stephen. That’s why I work the overtime to better my life so Stephen can have a full life.

Stephen’s Big Heart

This past Halloween as always I supplied Stephen with his costumes. I tend to buy Halloween costumes way in advance. I work extra overtime then order them. Was not sure what Stephen wanted to be so I ordered one Medieval Knight Costume and a couple of Spider-man costumes. Why two Spider-man costumes? Because when you order things online you are never sure of the fit since you can’t try them on. Anyway Stephen told me in September that his desire was to be a Medieval Knight so I told his Residence that they could donate the other two costumes to residents who had no families to buy for them. Of course they consulted Stephen and naturally being a Big-Hearted Autism Guy who always wants to help people he agreed. So Stephen was happy as were two other residents. Things worked out so well that Stephen and I plan to make this a Halloween tradition as many of his friends have no families to help them out.  My brother Stephen is not only a Most Awesome Autism Guy in the world but one of the most caring, compassionate, kind and gentle people I know!!

If you can please send a donation to Shareen Williams so she can provide for her intellectually challenged Sister Raheida Harry. I will be making my donation this week.

 

 

Stephen as Robin Hood October 30, 2015
Sailor Stephen
Sailor Stephen
Stephen as Scarecrow

 

 

Encroaching on Santa’s Territory?!

On By dancingpalmtreesIn Amazon Prime Air’s First Customer Delivery, Carrier Pigeons, England, Fed Ex, Great Britain, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Uncategorized, United States Postal Service, UPS41 Comments

 

Not so sure about this. I suppose this is mainly for people who live in rural areas. Given all the problems the U.S.A. has I can see the drones being shot down or confiscated by the police or the FBI/CIA.  Also would not this be competition to the United States Postal Service, UPS and Fed Ex??  I suppose the drones could be used in war zones to get humanitarian help to people in distress, illness or having medical emergencies.  Better than Carrier Pigeons but still iffy in my book.

I have a feeling Santa Claus may object and Rudolph #1 Reindeer will be put off!! They might start attacking the drones!!

For all my Followers/Subscribers in The United Kingdom/Great Britain Please share your thoughts.  I want to hear from you!