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Kwanzaa Ideas
for Kids and Families The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-determination) Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith) First Day -- UMOJA (ooh-MOE-jah) "Unity" In order for families and communities to be productive and survive they must work together in Unity. This is the day we pledge to strive for and maintain unity in our family, community, nation and with all people. Second Day - KUJICHAGULIA (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-ah) "Self-Determination" We pledge to define ourselves, create for ourselves, speak for ourselves and name ourselves. Instead of being defined and named by others. Today we design a positive future a dream for ourselves! Third Day - UJIMA (ooh-GEE-mah) "Collective work and Responsibility" Today we celebrate working together in the community to help others. For Ujima, we pledge to rebuild our communities and to help our people solve our own problems by working together. Fourth Day - UJAMAA (OOH-jah mah) "Cooperative Economics" We pledge to develop our own businesses and to support them, to maintain shops, stores and industry that contribute to the well-being of our community. Fifth Day - Nia (NEE-ah) "Purpose" We pledge to build and develop our communities, our schools and our families. This will provide a strong communal foundation from which our children can develop into strong and productive people. Sixth Day - KUUMBA (koo-OOM-bah) "Creativity". We pledge to do whatever we can to make our communities and homes more beautiful and better than we found them. We also pledge to use our creative talents and energies to improve young minds and hearts. Seventh Day - Imani (ee-MAH-nee) "Faith" This day is the beginning a new year. We pledge to believe in our people, our parents, our good and dedicated teachers and leaders, and in the greater good of the work we do with and for one another, for the community and for the PEOPLE. To have Faith in these people with all of our heart and mind! Related Links What
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