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The central symbol of Kwanzaa is the kinara, a candleholder, which hold the mishumaa saba, or seven candles that represent the Seven Principles. There is one black candle, which represents the first principle, Umoja, or unity and this is placed in the center of the kinara. The red candles represent the principles of Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics) and Kuumba (creativity) and are placed to the left of the black candle. The green candles represent the principles of Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose) and Imani (faith) and are placed to the right of the black candle.
