Kwanzaa At Home

Description:

Kwanzaa At Home is a comprehensive guide to celebrating Kwanzaa with daily practices and activities for each of the seven days. Participants will learn about the principles of Kwanzaa, engage in meaningful rituals, and deepen their understanding of African heritage and values. Through introspection, journaling, and daily reflections, participants will embrace the spirit of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith during the Kwanzaa celebration.

Objectives:

  • Understand the significance of each Kwanzaa principle
  • Incorporate daily practices and activities aligned with the principles of Kwanzaa
  • Reflect on African heritage and values through introspection and journaling
  • Foster a sense of unity, purpose, and community within the home environment

Overview:

Kwanzaa At Home provides a structured framework for celebrating Kwanzaa over the course of seven days. Each day of the course will focus on a specific principle of Kwanzaa, incorporating a Habari Gani script, daily activities, and a reflective journal prompt. Participants will engage in a holistic experience that honors African heritage and promotes personal growth within the home setting.

December 26th

Practices, activities and ideas for the first day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 1: Umoja (Unity) Preview

December 27th

Practices, activities and ideas for the second day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 2: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Preview

December 28th

Practices, activities and ideas for the third day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 3: Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Preview

December 29th

Practices, activities and ideas for the fourth day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 4: Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Preview

December 30th

Practices, activities and ideas for the fifth day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 5: Nia (Purpose) Preview

December 31st

Practices, activities and ideas for the sixth day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity) Preview

January 1st

Practices, activities and ideas for the seventh (last) day of Kwanzaa

Lessons

Day 7: Imani (Faith) Preview