The Enduring Value of Kwanzaa
Since its creation in 1966, Kwanzaa has retains its value and importance for African Americans and for America in general as an instructive guide for achieving personal excellence, family development, and community efficacy.
Kwanzaa is now observed and celebrated in countless homes, schools, and public institutions across America.
The Kwanzaa celebration is an affirmation of African Americans and their culture.
Like African American History Month, Kwanzaa is a part of the cultural fabric of America and has much to offer African Americans and Americans of all races and nationalities.
Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st.
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, rather; it is cultural holiday based on the "First Fruits" celebrations in traditional African societies.
In traditional African societies, at the end of the year the community came together to give thanks for healthy and prosperous life and the well-being of the family, and to honor the accomplishments of the community.
Kwanzaa borrowed five fundamental concepts from the first fruits celebration.
These concepts which informs the Kwanzaa holiday are: celebrating the harvest, giving thanks for life and the well-being of the family and community, paying homage to the ancestors, celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of the family and community, and commitment to practicing the life affirming values ( Kwanzaa 7 Principles) of the community.
Organized around the Seven Principles- Unity, Self-determination, Collective work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith- Kwanzaa offers a way to assess and measure progress in achieving goals which are fundamental to realizing our highest potential and to building networks of care and concern, vital to developing and sustaining thriving families and healthy communities.
Though celebrated December 26 though January 1, the seven values of Kwanzaa are practiced throughout the year.
This gives families, school, and communities an opportunity to track and measure their commitment to realize their personal and collective goals and to honor and celebrate their achievements.
Promoting an approach which emphasizes recognition of strengths and positive accomplishments, Kwanzaa serves to reinforce ethical behavior, school success, and family and community service, underscoring one of its many methods for motivating positive behavior change.
Kwanzaa is now observed and celebrated in countless homes, schools, and public institutions across America.
The Kwanzaa celebration is an affirmation of African Americans and their culture.
Like African American History Month, Kwanzaa is a part of the cultural fabric of America and has much to offer African Americans and Americans of all races and nationalities.
Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated December 26th through January 1st.
Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, rather; it is cultural holiday based on the "First Fruits" celebrations in traditional African societies.
In traditional African societies, at the end of the year the community came together to give thanks for healthy and prosperous life and the well-being of the family, and to honor the accomplishments of the community.
Kwanzaa borrowed five fundamental concepts from the first fruits celebration.
These concepts which informs the Kwanzaa holiday are: celebrating the harvest, giving thanks for life and the well-being of the family and community, paying homage to the ancestors, celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of the family and community, and commitment to practicing the life affirming values ( Kwanzaa 7 Principles) of the community.
Organized around the Seven Principles- Unity, Self-determination, Collective work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith- Kwanzaa offers a way to assess and measure progress in achieving goals which are fundamental to realizing our highest potential and to building networks of care and concern, vital to developing and sustaining thriving families and healthy communities.
Though celebrated December 26 though January 1, the seven values of Kwanzaa are practiced throughout the year.
This gives families, school, and communities an opportunity to track and measure their commitment to realize their personal and collective goals and to honor and celebrate their achievements.
Promoting an approach which emphasizes recognition of strengths and positive accomplishments, Kwanzaa serves to reinforce ethical behavior, school success, and family and community service, underscoring one of its many methods for motivating positive behavior change.
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