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MyFirst Kwanzaa Kit

MyFirst Kwanzaa Kit

$29.99Price
My First Kwanzaa Kit
Celebrate the joy and meaning of Kwanzaa with our thoughtfully curated My First Kwanzaa Kit, designed to guide you through this rich cultural tradition. Whether you're new to Kwanzaa or looking for a simple, accessible way to celebrate, this kit provides the essentials.
What's Included:
  • A handmade Kinara (candleholder) representing the base of the Kwanzaa celebration.
  • A traditional Mkeka (mat), symbolizing the foundation on which the holiday is built.
  • All seven Mishumaa Saba (candles) in the colors of Kwanzaa:
    • 1 Black Candle: Unity (Umoja).
    • 3 Red Candles: Self-Determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima), and Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa).
    • 3 Green Candles: Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuumba), and Faith (Imani).
What You'll Need to Add:
To complete your kit, you’ll need a Kikombe cha Umoja (unity cup) for the ceremonial libation. Adding this element is an opportunity to personalize your Kwanzaa setup, making it uniquely meaningful to you and your family.
Understanding Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits" in Swahili, originated in the United States in 1966. It was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor African heritage and culture while promoting community values. Celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, each of the seven days focuses on one of the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles), providing a framework for reflection and action:
  • Umoja (Unity): Striving for and maintaining unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
  • Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining ourselves, naming ourselves, creating for ourselves, and speaking for ourselves.
  • Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Building and maintaining our community together and solving problems as a group.
  • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Supporting our own businesses and sharing economic resources to uplift the community.
  • Nia (Purpose): Committing to collective vocation and the development of our community to restore its greatness.
  • Kuumba (Creativity): Doing as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
  • Imani (Faith): Believing in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness of our struggle.
 
 
Kinara 17 inches long, 1 1/2 wide
Candles 5 in long, 1 inch wide
Mat 12x18
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