Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa Greetings

Kwanza in Swahili means ‘first fruits of the harvest. Kwanzaa is a week long celebration from 26th December – 1st January, guided by 7 principals as a beacon for life all year round. (more info)

Principalย 1. ย UMOJA – UNITY

The importance of togetherness for the family and community.

Principal 2.ย KUJICHAGULIA – SELF DETERMINATION


Defining our common interests and making own decisions for self, family &ย community.


Principal 3
UJIMACOLLECTIVE WORKS & RESPONSIBILITY

ย Obligations to the past, presentย & future. Working together to build communities and solving problems.


Principal 4.
UJAMAA – COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS


To build and maintain businesses and profit from them.


Principal 5.
NIA – PURPOSE


To look within ourselves to set personal goals for communal foundations


Principal 6. KUUMBA
CREATIVITY

ย ย To create and use artistic energies for nation building andย improve ourย mindsย that leave community beautiful and beneficial.


Principal 7.
IMANI – PURPOSE

As spiritual and natural peopleย  to regain faith, self-worth and confidence in ourselfs, teachers &ย leaders.


Peaceย – ย Sister E

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