Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols. Each represents values and concepts reflective of African culture and contribute to community building and reinforcement . The basic symbols, given first in ...

Baptism is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and the first of the sacraments of Christian initiation, followed by Confirmation and the Eucharist. According to the Holy Scriptures ...

Mr. Tropiano said he believed the number referred to the seven sacraments. "Our meal actually also has to consist (of), in total, 13 dishes, each one for one of the apostles and Jesus," he said.