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fidence in our ability to succeed and tri
umph in righteous struggle.
One candle is lit for
each day o f the
Kwanzaa celebration,
representing each of
the seven daily
themes.
Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba,
the follow ing seven guiding principles,
one fo r each day o f the observance from
Dec. 26 to Jan. I:
U m oja (oo-m o-jah) — U nity stresses
the im portance o f togetherness for the
fam ily and the com m unity, w hich is re
flected in the A frican saying, “ I am W e.”
K u jich a g u lia (koo-gee-cha-goo-lee-
yah)— S elf D eterm ination requires that
we define our com m on interests and
m ake decisions that are in the best inter
est o f ou r fam ily and com m unity.
U jim a (oo-gee-m ah) — C ollective
w ork and responsibility rem inds us o f
our obligation to the past, present and
future, and that we have a role to play in
the com m unity, society, and world.
U jam aa (o o -jah -m ah )— C ooperative
econom ics em phasizes our collective
econom ic strength and encourages us
to m eet com m on needs through mutual
support.
N ia (nee-yah)— P urpose encourages
us to look w ithin ourselves and to set
personal goals that are beneficial to the
com m unity.
K u u m b a (koo-oo-bah) — C reativity
m akes use o f our creative energies to
build and m aintain a strong and vibrant
com m unity.
Im a n i (ee-m ah-nee)— Faith focuses on
honoring the best o f our traditions, draws
upon the best in ourselves, and helps us
strive for a higher level of life for human
kind, by affirming our self-worth and con
Few supplies
decorate
observance
Celebrating Kwanzaa requires a few
supplies, such as a kinara (candle holder),
mkeka (placemat preferably made of straw),
mazao (fruits and vegetables), vibunzi or
muhindi (ears o f com to reflect the number
o f children in the household), kikom be
ch a u m o ja (c o m m u n a l u n ity c u p ),
mishumaa saba(seven candles, one black,
three red, and three green); and zawadi
(gifts that are enriching).
The candles reflect the seven principles,
the foundation o f Kwanzaa. Even house
holds without any children should place
an ear o f com on the place mat to symbolize
the African concept of social parenthood.
All seven symbols are creatively placed on
top o f the place mat, and should be attrac
tively arranged as they form the Kwanzaa
centerpiece. The colors o f Kwanzaa are
black, red and green. This should be kept
in mind when decorating the home. Black,
red and green streamers, balloons, cloth,
flowers, and African prints can be hung
tastefully around the room. Original art and
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sculpture may be displayed as well.
Kuumba (creativity) is greatly encour
aged w hen giving gifts for Kwanzaa. Not
only is K uum ba one o f the seven p rin
ciples, it also brings a sense o f personal
satisfaction and puts one squarely into
the spirit o f K w anzaa. The giving o f gifts
during K w anzaa should be affordable
a n d o f an e d u c a tio n a l o r a r tis tic
nature. G ifts are usually exchanged b e
tw een parents and children and trad i
tionally given on Jan. 1 st, the last day o f
K w anzaa. H ow ever, gift giving during
K w anzaa may occur at any tim e.
The Kwanzaa karumu. a feast traditionally
held on Dec. 31, is a very special event bringing
us closer to our African roots. The karamu is
aarmmunalardctxTperaiiveeffort. Ceremonies
and cultural expressions are highly
encouraged. It is important to decorate the
place where the karamu will be held in an
African motif and Kwanzaa color scheme.
A large Kwanzaa setting should domi
nate the room where the karamu will take
place. A large mkeka should be placed in the
center of the floor where the food should be
placed creatively and made accessible to all
for self-service. Prior to and during the feast,
an informative and entertaining program
should be presented. Traditionally, the pro
gram involved welcoming, remembering, re
assessment, recommitment and rejoicing,
concluded by a farewell statement and a call
for greater unity.
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