Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that honors African-American culture and heritage. Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of seven principles, known as the Nguzo Saba. The second day of Kwanzaa is called Kujichagulia, which means “self-determination” in Swahili. Kujichagulia is a day to reflect on the importance of defining ourselves and speaking for ourselves.
To celebrate Kujichagulia, we have created a fun article with some interesting facts about this important day.
Fun Facts About Kujichagulia:
- Kujichagulia is the second principle of Kwanzaa and is celebrated on December 26th.
- The concept of Kujichagulia emphasizes the importance of defining ourselves, creating our own identity, and speaking for ourselves.
- Kujichagulia encourages individuals to take control of their own lives and to be proud of their cultural heritage.
- On Kujichagulia, people often reflect on ways to define themselves and assert their own identity.
- The colors of Kujichagulia are red, black, and green, which represents the blood of the people, the color of their skin, and the earth, respectively.
- The symbol of Kujichagulia is a candle, which represents the light that guides us as we define ourselves and speak for ourselves.
- Some traditional activities that are associated with Kujichagulia include creating personal goals, expressing pride in one’s cultural heritage, and affirming one’s identity.
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