The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa

The modern celebration of Kwanzaa lasts seven days, from December 26 to January 1. Kwanzaa is built on seven principles commonly known as "Nguzo Saba". Each of the seven days of the celebration is dedicated to one of the seven principles, and on each day one candle is lit to represent that principle.

Umoja - to strive for and maintain unity in
the family, community, nation and race. 

Kujichagulia - to define ourselves, name
ourselves, create for ourselves and
speak for ourselves.

Ujima - to build and maintain our
community together and make our
sister's and brother's problems
our problems and to
solve them together.

Ujamaa - to build and maintain our own
stores,shops, and other
businesses together.

Nia - to make our collective vocation
the building of our community to restore our
people to their traditional greatness.

Kuumba - to do as much as we can
to leave our community more beautiful
and beneficial than we inherited it.

Imani - to believe with our hearts
in our people, our parents, our teachers,
our leaders and the righteousness
and victory of our struggle.

HAPPY KWANZAA!