Monday, December 25, 2006

Happy Kwanzaa!


I wish for everyone, everything that Kwanza stands for. (Interesting fact. They use CORN in Kwanzaa)

Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."
Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.
Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world.
Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support.
Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.
Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.

7 Comments:

Blogger Aye said...

Great tenents to Kwanza. It is a shame that it is widely ignored, or used as a punch line. I don't know a single person who actually observes it. I did wear my Merry Christmahanukwanzaka shirt on the 23rd for our observances. It features a female Rudolph with menorah horns, a scarf in Kwanzaa colors, a golden pendant in the shape of Africa and a red forehead dot and sits meditatively on an iridescent lotus flower in a cloud.

12:31 AM  
Blogger Lilly said...

Cool aye, but where was THE CORN???
hahahaha.

9:38 AM  
Blogger Granny said...

LMAOOOOOOOO !!

3:27 AM  
Blogger susan said...

Happy Holidays Lilly!

6:14 AM  
Blogger Granny said...

HAPPY 2007 SISTAH!!

It's gunna be a goodern!

9:25 PM  
Blogger Aye said...

And a happy new year, girl!!! Hope it is full of good stuff for you!!!

12:54 AM  
Blogger Granny said...

Couldja mebbe come up wiff a NEW POST?? HUH, HUH??

5:22 PM  

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