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Incorrect! The answer is 'illumination'

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Kwanzaa is an African-American cultural holiday, not a religious observance. The word kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means first fruit.

Although candles are lit during the 7-day celebration of Kwanzaa, illumination is not one of the seven principles observed during the holiday. Kwanzaa begins on Dec. 26.

Here is how the Official Kwanzaa Website describes those seven principles. Each principle is named in Swahili, with the English translation in parentheses.

Umoja (Unity)

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

Nia (Purpose)

Kuumba (Creativity)

Imani (Faith)

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