Kwanzaa is a seven-day 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 first day of Kwanzaa is called Umoja, which means “unity” in Swahili. Umoja is a day to reflect on the importance of coming together as a community. Download and print out Kwanzaa Umoja Coloring Pages today!
To celebrate Umoja, we have created a fun Kwanzaa Umoja Coloring Pages with some interesting facts about this important day.
Fun Facts About Umoja:
- Umoja is the first principle of Kwanzaa and is celebrated on December 26th.
- The concept of Umoja emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community to work towards common goals.
- Umoja encourages individuals to put aside their differences and focus on their shared cultural heritage.
- On Umoja, people often reflect on ways to build stronger relationships with their family, friends, and community.
- The symbol of Umoja is a candle, which represents the unity that brings people together.
- The colors of Umoja are red, black, and green, which represent the blood of the people, the color of their skin, and the earth, respectively.
- Some traditional activities that are associated with Umoja include lighting the first candle of the Kwanzaa kinara, attending community events, and spending time with loved ones.
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