How did slaves interpret scriptures for themselves

Often in things such as Bible verses, folk tales, and other media commonly used in the african-american community during pre-civil war, there is a common theme of freedom, pertaining to the want of it. In stories like "The People Could Fly", those who had been kidnapped from their rightful place and sold into slavery used ancient powers and magic, all allowing them to escape to their ultimate goal of regaining freedom. In other tales, this is also present. However, I don't have the time right now to list them. I will do so asap.

whose power in the senate is equal to the power of the speaker of the house?

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.