ethiopian kwanzaa and ganna tsome
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ETHIOPIAN ቋንዛ/KWANZAA AND XMAS FAST Ethiopian Kwanzaa combines December 24th and 25th (Babylon Christmas) and Kwanzaa (December 26th thru January 1 st) and extends it to January 2nd thru January 6th in the observance of the Ethiopian Christmas Fast (Dec. 24th to Jan. 6th). The ten virtues of science, seven Afrikan principles, and wise sayings are used so we will have an idea to reflect on for each day.TRANSCRIPT
ETHIOPIAN ቋንዛ/KWANZAA AND XMAS FAST
ETHIOPIAN ቋንዛ/KWANZAA AND XMAS FAST
Ethiopian Kwanzaa combines December 24th and 25th
(Babylon Christmas) and Kwanzaa (December 26th
thru January 1 st) and extends it to January 2nd thru
January 6th in the observance of the Ethiopian
Christmas Fast (Dec. 24th to Jan. 6th). The ten virtues
of science, seven Afrikan principles, and wise sayings
are used so we will have an idea to reflect on for each
day.
Ethiopian ገና/Ganna/Christmas is on January 7th and
they fast at least fourteen days before the celebration
[fasting prepares one for the feast]. Fasting consists of
praying, thinking only about that which is good and
useful, giving to those less fortunate, doing good works
and abstaining from eating animal products (eating
fruits and vegetables). Any fish that have fins and
scales can be eaten during fasting, however, devout
Ethiopians abstain from fish also. Fruits, vegetables,
lentils, beans, grains are preferred, however, there are
many vegan products on the market that can be
substituted for meat. It is important to abstain from
eating during the morning, at least until afternoon.
This here serious militant, nation-building and
revolutionary soulJah style self-discipline in honor of the reason for the season the birth of መድኃኒ ኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ//Medhane Eeyesus Kristos [our Saviour Jesus
Christ]. Afrika Unite!
DECEMBER 24: BABYLON XMAS EVE
FIRST DAY OF THE XMAS FAST
ጃ ፍቅር = JAH FIQIR = JAH LOVE
LOVE ONE ANOTHER LIKE
SISTERS AND BROTHERS.
WISDOM: Control your thoughts.
TEMPERANCE: Control your actions.
DECEMBER 25: [BABYLON] XMAS
SECOND DAY OF THE XMAS FAST ዕውቀት ጃንሆይ/EWKET JANHOY =
KNOWLEDGE OF JAH STEADFASTNESS: Devotion of
purpose.
PRUDENCE: Faith in one’s ability to
assimilate the truth.
FIDELITY: Faith in the ability of one’s
master teacher to teach the truth. Repent.
TRADITIONAL ቋንዛ/KWANZAA DAYS
December 26 - January 1
NGUZO SABA - SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF AFRIKA
December 26th ኡሞጀ UMOJA (Unity) Our hands are joined together, we work,
play and pray together in peace.
December 27th ኩጂቻጉሊአ KUJICHAGULIA (Self-determination) I can do it
by myself, I will make up my mind to work hard and do not cease.
December 28th ኡጂማ UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility) For the
good of all, we share the work, we put our hands together and do not shirk.
December 29th
ኡጃማ UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) Brothers and sisters
buy, sell and trade with each other the things we need. This will increase our
wealth and help us to succeed.
December 30th ኒዐ NIA (Purpose) Make a goal for yourself, start a plan then
help all others to understand.
December 31st ኩዑምባ KUUMBA (Creativity) Draw, paint, write and sing of
our world, which is filled with beautiful things.
January 1st ኢማኒ IMANI (Faith) I believe in One God (Jah), my people, myself
and honor my elders above all else.
Tenth Day of Christmas Fast: January 2nd
FIDELITY AND READINESS TO LEARN: Faith in one’s own ability
to yield the truth. Do not commit adultery. Be sorrowful.
Eleventh Day: January 3rd
FORTITUDE: Be free of resentment under the experience of persecution.
Do not steal. Be compassionate.
Twelfth Day: January 4th
COURAGE: Be free of resentment under the experience of wrong. Do
not bear false witness. Do not be talkative.
Thirteenth Day: January 5th
JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS: Cultivated ability to distinguish
between right and wrong. Honor your mother and father. Pray.
Fourteenth Day: January 6th
SENSE OF VALUE: Cultivated ability to distinguish between the real
and unreal. Love your neighbor as yourself. Rid yourself of fear, vainglory
and greed.
መልካም ገና
Mälkäm Gäna
Merry Christmas
January 7th Ethiopian Christmas: Celebrate the birth of ክርስቶስ/Kristos/Christ
because you know it is the right thing to do.
ሰባት ወግና የአፍሪካውያን Säbat Wagina yeAfrikawiyan Seven Principles of Afrikans
ኡሞጀ - UMOJA – UNITY
ኩጂቻጉሊአ - KUJICHAGULIA - SELF-DETERMINATION
ኡጂማ - UJIMA - COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY
ኡጃማ - UJAMAA - COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS
ኩዑምባ - KUUMBA – CREATIVITY
ኒዐ - NIA – PURPOSE
ኢማኒ - IMANI – FAITH
ሰባት ወግና የአፍሪካውያን Säbat Wagina yeAfrikawiyan
ኡሞጃ - UMOJA
ኩጂቻጉሊአ - KUJICHAGULIA ኡጂማ - UJIMA
ኡጃማ - UJAMAA ኩዑምባ - KUUMBA
ኒዐ - NIA
ኢማኒ - IMANI