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Celebrate Kwanzaa: Sowing Seeds for Kwanzaa

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Check out this event: "Celebrate Kwanzaa: Sowing Seeds for Kwanzaa" at Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center coming up on Dec 04, 2024!

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Celebrate Kwanzaa: Sowing Seeds for Kwanzaa
Presented by Sr. Jolyn Walker Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "first fruits," is a seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage. Meet Jolyn Walker, a seasoned Kwanzaa celebrant,...
America/New_York
Dec 4, 2024 10:00 AM
Dec 4, 2024 2:00 PM
229 East Litchfield Road
Litchfield
CT
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Seasonal & Holiday
Cultural and Religious Holidays
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Presented by Sr. Jolyn Walker

Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "first fruits," is a seven-day celebration of African American culture and heritage. Meet Jolyn Walker, a seasoned Kwanzaa celebrant, who will guide us through the meaning and traditions of this special time of sowing seeds of good as they discover the richness of Kwanzaa.

Event Highlights:

  • Historical background on Kwanzaa: cultural insights
  • Candle lighting ceremony: cultivate and celebrate community
  • Seed planting activity for 2025: sowing seeds of good 
  • Gentle movement: unity and hope
  • Light refreshments: Celebrate



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When
Wednesday
,
Dec 4, 2024
10:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Online Event
Where
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center
229 East Litchfield Road
,
Litchfield
How Much
Free
$
20.00
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$