A Kwanzaa Paneled Box or Booklet
Click on the images to enlarge. Print or draw. Read about the symbolic meaning of each. Use this to make or cover a box (Kleenex-sized), or staple together to form a booklet!
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American heritage and culture. It is celebrated December 26-January 1.
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Korenga in 1966. The name Kwanzaa comes from a Swahili phrase that means "first fruits of the harvest".
The seven principles of Kwanzaa:
Umoja - Unity: To remain united in the community
Kujichagulia - Self-Determination: To be responsible for yourself and your community
Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility: To work together
Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics: To create African-American owned businesses
Nia - Purpose: To build and develop the community
Kuumba - Creativity: To improve our community and make it more beautiful
Imani - Faith: To believe that the world can become a better place
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