12/31/2023
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✨ Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) ✨
On day six, celebrants reflect on the principle of Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah), which means creativity. The goal of Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) is to do everything possible to make a difference and leave the community in better condition than what was inherited. The principle implies a daily investment in the future, or a donation to eternity.
On December 31st, the sixth day of Kwanzaa, a joyous celebration called a Karamu (kah-RAH-moo) is held, with food, drink, dance, music and gift giving with family and friends. It is a time of reassessment and recommitment to the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
As the sixth candle is lit, we remember that each night’s candle lighting is significant. The black candle represents the people, the three red candles represent the struggle they have endured, and the three green candles represent the hope that comes from the struggle.
12/30/2023
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✨ Nia ✨
On the 5th day of Kwanzaa, we light the candle representing the principle Nia, or purpose. It encourages us to look within to not only set personal goals, but also to choose goals that benefit our community. Remember that financial strength is critical to building a successful future for the Black community!
12/29/2023
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✨ Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah-ah)✨
Today, December 29th, we come to the fourth of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah-ah) which means cooperative economics.
Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah-ah) calls upon the collective spirit of togetherness to build and maintain our own stores, shops and businesses, with the goal of profiting from these endeavors as a community.
The fourth candle in the Kinara (kee-NAH-rah) is lit, followed by a discussion of the principle.
12/28/2023
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✨ Ujima (oo-JEE-mah✨
We devote the third day of Kwanzaa, December 28th, to the principle of Ujima (oo-JEE-mah), which means collective work and responsibility. On this day we light a candle, symbolizing a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest. Ujima focuses on the collective responsibility for both our achievements and our setbacks. We commit to building and maintaining our community, taking on each other’s problems, and working to solve them together.
12/26/2023
Happy Kwanzaa!
🌟UMOJA
On the first day, we light the sole Black candle at the center of our kinara in honor of the principle Umoja (Unity). On this day, we pledge to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
10/27/2023
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10/27/2023