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With succinct, lively text and beautiful photographs, the book celebrates African-American culture and helps us to understand and appreciate this special holiday. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the course of seven days, African Americans, families and friends, come together to light the candles that symbolize their past and future--and their unity. They gather as a community to make music and to dance; to feast on harvest foods and the good things of the earth; and to exchange simple, often homemade, gifts. Readers are introduced to the symbols of the holiday, such as the \u003ci\u003emkeka\u003c\/i\u003e (a special placemat), \u003ci\u003ekinara\u003c\/i\u003e (candleholder), and \u003ci\u003ekikombe cha umoja\u003c\/i\u003e (unity cup). Important concepts, like the seven principles, are explained. 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