1. Holiday Stories - Holiday Candles

2. Lighting the Menorah December 6 – December 14 SHAMAS Candle is lit first. The Shamas Candle is used to light the other candles Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian armies.

3. St. Lucia’s Day, festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honor of St. Lucia.

4. Advent Wreath or Advent Candles Getting Ready for Christmas Sunday, November 29 th Sunday, December 6 th Sunday, December 13 th Sunday, December 20 th

5. Unity ~ Umoja

6. Self Determination ~ Kujichagulia

7. Working Together ~ Ujima

8. Sharing Profit ~ Ujamaa

9. Purpose ~ Nia

10. Creativity ~ Kuumba

11. Faith ~ Imani