Happy Kwanzaa! Ms. Imani and Kemet celebrate the holiday of Kwanzaa with fun holiday songs, learning all about the 7 principles of Kwanzaa! Learn what Kwanzaa is and how we celebrate this special holiday!
If you have ever asked, "What is Kwanzaa?" or "How is Kwanzaa celebrated?" then this is the video for you! In this video about Kwanzaa for kids we explore the celebrations and traditions of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a wonderful holiday celebration that starts on December 26th and runs to January 1st.
We also teach about and explain the 7 principles of Kwanzaa which are:
1. Umoja (oo-MOH-ja) which means Unity Building.
2. Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chagoo-
LEE-yah) which means Self-determination.
3. Ujima (oo-JEE-mah) which means Collective work and
responsibility.
4. Ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma) which means Cooperative economics.
5. Nia (nee-AH) which means Sense of purpose.
6. Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) which means Creativity.
7. Imani (ee-MAH-nee) which means Faith
Together, the tradition of the seven symbols and seven principles of Kwanzaa are values of African culture that contribute to building and reinforcing community among African Americans.
From the first day of the celebration on December 26th when the black candle in the center of the Kinara is lit to the final day of the celebration on January 1st when the final candle is lit, millions of people every year will be celebrating Kwanzaa, a special week honoring the values or African cultures and inspiring African Americans throughout the United States.
We hope you all have a wonderful and Happy Kwanzaa.
0:40 What is kwanzaa?
1:00 When is the first day of kwanzaa?
1:13 What is Kwnazaa?
1:19 What does Kwnazaa Celebrate?
1:24 Why was Kwanzaa Created?
1:37 Who can Celebrate Kwanzaa?
1:49 How many days of kwanzaa are there?
2:04 "Kwanzaa Song"
4:45 What is Kwanzaa About?
5:06 What are the seven days of Kwanzaa?
5:48 What Language are the seven pricipals
5:56 What does "Imani" Mean
6:24 Day One Umoja "song"
7:48 What does Umoja Mean?
7:57 Day 2 Kugichagulia
8:11 How to say Kugichagulia
8:40 What does Kujichagulia Mean?
9:16 "Kujichagulia /self determination" Song
11:07 Day 3 Ujima
11:15 What does Ujima Mean?
11:16 How do we celebrate Ujima?
11:56 "Ujima" Song
13:53 Ujamaa day 4 intro
14:33 "Ujamaa" song
15:58 Day 5 Nia
16:13 Whdoes the sankofa Bird mean?
16:42 Why do we honor our ancestors?
16:34 What does Nia Mean?
17:09 "Nia Purpose" Song
18:47 Affirmation of the day " Sankofa remeber your ancestors"
20:06 kuumba day 6 coloring sheet
20:24 What are the colors of Kwanzaa?
21:21 What does the name Kwanzaa mean?
21:21 Where does the name "Kwanzaa" come from?
21:43 What is a feast of faith?
21:50 What do you eat on Kwanzaa?
21:55 What are Kwanzaa foods?
22:39 Day 7 Imani Gratitude celebration
24:03 "Imani" Song
25:08 Closing
Directed by Kushakti Sun, Produced and Performed by Ismani sun
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