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Insight - The True Origins of Kwanzaa, Hanukkah & Christmas

In the multicultural west we are told to say Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas or these days Happy Holidays as to not offend others.

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Citadin commented on 28 Dec 2015

The video is pretty informative about Kwanza andHannukah, but what's the point of worshiping pagan gods, I mean do you really think that Odin and his blonde tressed goddess living in a gothic palace among the clouds, hanging out with Thor and his hammer, that all these things actually exist? What about the northern pagans' human sacrifices, which were documented through the centuries? Christianity has been an integral part of European culture for nearly two millennia, it is a *progress* over the primitive pagan cults. And while it did absorb many of their rituals (thanks for the informative rundown in this video btw), it does not follow the central beliefs. And no, it is not a Jewish invention, that's why there is a war on Christmas and films like Rogen's debasing christmas traditions. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. ;)

Ms Majmia commented on 28 Dec 2015

+Jade ShieldI fully agree with you... even though I am raised as RC, I admire pre-Christian myths and legends because they tell you more about that specific nation than that "general" religion. ( of a certain origin)

Jade Shield commented on 28 Dec 2015

+Citadin you don't get it if you think paganism or Norse myth is about "worshiping" Odin. none of it is about "worship." typical Christian thing to say, that your ancestors were savages with no morals, values or honor. you call them "primitive" which means you know nothing about their accomplishments. shame on you! go learn about your own people, if you're white. Jews are an integral part of Christianity...it's undeniable. you can try and squirm out of it all you want but it's a fact. face the fact that your ancestors were not Christian until 1700 years ago. your own people were skinned alive to accept Christ but it sounds like you're ok with that. go learn something before you open your mouth and spout such garbage about paganism.

Ms Majmia commented on 28 Dec 2015

+Citadin Yes, I can confirm, that many old "local" traditions have been integrated into Christianity and it is well so. because human faith and beliefs cannot be abruptly changed, it has continuity over time. In my country even the name "karácsony" was taken over (and remained) from the old religion. (HU) It means releasing the falcon (kerecsen) as symbol of rebirth of the light... And to your remark "progress" : I agree it generated a different approach to god, to other humans, to moral, etc. I am RC, however I don't believe all folks ended in hell, before Christianity... :)

jindan kaur commented on 26 Dec 2015

The First Hanukkah (December 164 BCE) Antiquities 12.7.6-7 316-325 (1 Maccabees 4:36-59) And so Judah and his fellow citizens celebrated the festival of the restoration of the sacrifices of the Temple for eight days, and omitted no sort of pleasure, but everyone feasted upon very rich and splendid sacrifices; and they honoured God, and delighted themselves with psalms of praise and the playing of harps. Indeed, they were so very glad at the revival of their customs and, after so long a time, having unexpectedly regained their right to worship, that they made it a law for their posterity that they should keep a festival celebrating the restoration of their Temple worship for eight days. And from that time to this we celebrate this, which we call the Festival of Lights [phôta], because, I imagine, beyond our hopes this right was brought to light [phanênai], and so this name was placed on the festival. ...... ..... //www.josephus.org/hanukkah.htm

jindan kaur commented on 26 Dec 2015

+jindan kaur Hanukkah in the New Testament Did you know the New Testament mentions that Jesus observed Hanukkah? John 10:22 At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the Temple, in the portico of Solomon.

Reginald Roberts commented on 24 Dec 2015

Okay I'll have to say that you guys over at Red Ice did a good job on this. I was a subscriber to you Podcast for years and left because I felt like you guys changed too much over the years with the content you produced. Work like this reminds me on why I use to love you all so much. I just might need to revisit that podcast again.

helsinkirules commented on 24 Dec 2015

+Reginald Roberts I had the same feeling.

Matthew commented on 20 Dec 2015

Great video, would love to share, but the shaky camera effects are too detracting.

Matthew commented on 29 Dec 2015

+Matthew sigh, I shared it anyway.

Troll Masters (4Freedom) commented on 20 Dec 2015

I think K-Rino sums up this video pretty well in his song Grand Deception. He's Christian but he covers much of the Norse mythology...

TrollMaster666 commented on 27 Dec 2015

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Troll Masters (4Freedom) commented on 20 Dec 2015

+Troll Masters (4Freedom) BTW, Lana MWAH! NOM NOM NOM!

Dave Strickland commented on 20 Dec 2015

you are beautiful inside and out Lana, keep up the good work!

Dave Strickland commented on 27 Dec 2015

Thanks trollmaster, it means a lot comming from you.

TrollMaster666 commented on 27 Dec 2015

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Dave Strickland commented on 21 Dec 2015

Your insecurities are so obvious that I don't even need to say anything except that you and I are certainly not bro's I doubt you are even white, goodbye.

Dave Strickland commented on 20 Dec 2015

+M B that made me laugh out loud, thanks. Go outside and take a breather seems like you need it.

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa By Maia

This Kwanzaa millions of Africans all over the world come again together to celebrate family, community and culture and to recommit them to creating and ...

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Lisa Hind commented on 16 Dec 2014

I love how this woman presents this festival.

Terrence Kamal Oats commented on 23 Dec 2014

Hetep, Thank you for sharing. Kamal Imani

Lyne Westbrook commented on 24 Jul 2015

beautiful sound!........thanks for sharing

Vicki Acquah commented on 25 Dec 2015

fruits as in our children means 1st FRUITS

Imro Aalse commented on 28 Dec 2015

At what time do you lite the candle

Candy Bennett commented on 26 Dec 2014

Good Stuff!

chrisrushlau commented on 08 Jun 2011

Mzuri.

Kwanzaa Celebration 2015 Commercial

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Afric-Talk: Queen CJ Joins us, Kwanzaa, Nat.vs Race, Names

Come in and enjoy the show! Like Queen CJ as much as we do? contact her! Twitter: Lovecjmusic2015 IG: Lovecjmusic2015 www.lovecjmusic.com ...

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Justin Ngome Paul commented on 27 Dec 2015

you should do my tribe the Beti-Pahuin(Fang,beti,bulu). We are very influential

Afric Network commented on 28 Dec 2015

+Justin Ngome Paul I deff. will, thanks for sharing that with me!

Leila Fabulosa commented on 24 Dec 2015

I am Somali/Ethiopian and never heard of Kwanzaa before I moved to USA. You guys are delighful to watch, thanks for the video, and happy Kwanzaa. A new subby here :)

Leila Fabulosa commented on 24 Dec 2015

+Afric Network Haha Fican abobe and Salam. Thank you dear.

Afric Network commented on 24 Dec 2015

+Leila Fabulosa wow! sat-tah-hiii (somali) and Salem! (Amharic - Ethiopian) very very nice to meet you, im very happy you loved the video! and thanks for the sub always great to meet a queen! we had a ohio - detroit connection, but she is going back to atl, im still in ohio. thanks so much!

Anthony David commented on 24 Dec 2015

Great talk. Btw those are called Romance languages, not live languages. And they're called romance because they derive from the language of Rome. Started out being called Vulgar Latin.

Afric Network commented on 24 Dec 2015

+Anthony David Thanks king! Oh i know there called romance languages, should of made it clear, me and her were just joking about something earlier and thats why i said love langauges, but thanks for sharing king!

Elijah Ayïsyen commented on 23 Dec 2015

Nice, I want to celerate Kwanzaa too. Do you know January 1, 1804 is Haitian Independence day? We eat soup Joumou (Pumpkin Soup) every new year. During the colonization period in Haiti, only the French masters would eat this soup and forbid the slaves to ever have it. So, on January 1, 1804 to really celebrate freedom, or express victory, the Emperor Jean Jacques Dessalines advised his wife to cook and offer this soup to the former slaves as a slap to the defeated masters.

Afric Network commented on 24 Dec 2015

+Elijah Ayïsyen Thanks for sharing that with me!!! i have family there, i want to move to Ft. Lau. bad, gotta be warm lol up north is cold kid, 1 love king!

Elijah Ayïsyen commented on 23 Dec 2015

In Miami,Florida there is a big celebration that Haitians have it's called Haitian Flag Day. Every May 18, Haitian people celebrate and wear our Haitian Flag. The celebrations in Haiti are better than the celebrations in Miami.//www.ibtimes.com/haitian-flag-day-history-2015-real-meaning-behind-countrys-red-blue-stripes-1926888

Afric Network commented on 23 Dec 2015

+Elijah Ayïsyen You should king! I deff. did, i actually had a guy complain because i didnt get to strong haiti yet, the black republic, but i told him i have thousands of videos to do lol, believe me, I told him, that I have all respect for Haitians and know Haitian history as well. With that being said, I did not know that about Joumou! thanks king for sharing that, were I live we don't have a big haitian celebration but where you live do thye have a celebration for freedom? and also Emperor Jean Jac. Des video is coming as well.

Best of youtube commented on 23 Dec 2015

hey can you please make more video about africa and the rich history that we are not taught in school. especially about the east and west africa. l like the work you are doing; you are amazing guy..✊

Afric Network commented on 23 Dec 2015

+Best of youtube I deff will!!! thank you so much for watching, and i really appreciate that! 1 love!

WWWELCH commented on 23 Dec 2015

Interesting video. I enjoyed the conversation. Congrats on 2k subs btw.

Afric Network commented on 23 Dec 2015

+WWWELCH Thanks very much! o and thanks on the 2k subs!!! 1 love

50 Facts About Me! Tag [Kwanzaa Day 2] | JASMINE ROSE

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Mrs Cromdubya commented on 27 Apr 2015

Also you should definitely write that book about your experience n Haiti with the earthquake. I bet many people will read it.

Mrs Cromdubya commented on 27 Apr 2015

My husband's a Gemini and doesn't like Styrofoam haha.

RRell Mishelle commented on 12 May 2015

Beautifuuuuul locs, just gorgeous!

Ellen Thompson commented on 12 Apr 2015

love it! New sub

Everybody Hates Chris - Kwanzaa

Julius decides that the family will forgo Christmas and celebrate Kwanzaa. //www.cbs.com.

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clinton junior commented on 28 Jan 2015

The first principle of Kwanza is Umoja which means Black People got to stay together!(Drew) Didn't know if Swahili Language is so Damn famous from Africa!

G Klash commented on 31 Dec 2015

Christmas caroling? black people? really? lmfao

Ang Jo commented on 20 Jun 2014

Julius is so damn cheap lol

Luan Rios Lula commented on 01 Sep 2015

Crazy see, crazy do

darryl adgerson commented on 20 Jun 2013

best homeless man

RyanDub3 commented on 19 Apr 2013

Why cancel this?

ava sophia commented on 17 Jul 2013

hobo bob

Makeup Your Look-Alike | BronzeGoddess01 [Kwanzaa Day 1] | JASMINE ROSE

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