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Umoja: (Unity) December 26
Kujichagulia: (Self-Determination) December 27
Ujima: (Collective Work and Responsibility) December 28
Ujamaa: (Cooperative Economics) December 29
Nia: (Purpose) December 30
Kuumba: (Creativity) December 31
Imani: (Faith) January 1
Kwanzaa, an African American spiritual
holiday, is a time for friends to enjoy
the blessings of living and acting together
as a family. Maulana Ron Karenga,
the father of Kwanzaa, assigned each of
the seven days one aspect of community.
The holiday traditionally begins on
Dec. 26 and concludes on Jan. 1.
