Campus Traditions Part 4 Kwanzaa is a unique American holiday that recognizes the rich cultural history and roots of Americans of African ancestry, which was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an Afro-American Studies professor. The observance, which is based on the unity principles, self-realization, team work and responsibility, collaborative economics, aims and trust include both musical and dramatic performances which are focused on those joint principles. Needless to say, that this is a very symbolic ritual. At Georgia College, there is one more interesting tradition which I would like to mention. Its name is a bit deceptive, to my mind, but anyway it’s called the Hanging of the Greens. To be frank, I was surprised to get to know what it means. Hanging of the Greens is actually the lighting of the buildings along the forehead lawn. It is a special event annually held on the first Thursday of December. It includes a formal ceremony in which four dignitaries nominally light each building. Groups of students are in charge of setting up the tables, in order to discuss different holiday traditions or sometimes they share food which is related to their traditions.
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