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what does the word mean collective work and responsibilityin terms of Kwanzaa
No, collective work and responsibility is a principle of Kwanzaa that emphasizes the importance of cooperation, collaboration, and shared responsibility within a community. Ujamaa, on the other hand, is a Swahili term that means "cooperative economics" and refers specifically to the economic aspect of building and supporting communities. While they are related concepts, collective work and responsibility encompasses a broader range of behaviors and values.
Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith)
Collective Work and Responsibility
Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa(collective economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba(creativity), and Imani (faith) are the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They are symbolized in the seven candles of the special Kwanzaa candle holder called the kinara. One candle is lit the first night of Kwanzaa, on December 26. Each succeeding night through January 1, a different candle is lit, followed by the lighting of all the candles lit on the immediately preceding nights.
People celebrate Kwanzaa to claim their culture and to remember the 7 principles of Nguzo Saba which are: 1. Unity - "Umoja" 2. Self-determination 3. Collective work and responsibility 4. Cooperative economics 5. Purpose 6. Creativity 7. Faith
Unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith are what the seven candles represent in kwanzaa. The candles are color coded. Three are red, one is black, and three are green. The previously mentioned colors are arranged in left-to-right order.
The crops, the mat, the kinara, the corn, the seven candles, the unity cup, and the gifts are the symbols of kwanzaa. Specifically, the kinara is the candle holder for the three red, one black and three green candles of the lighting ceremony aspect of kwanzaa. The candles celebrate unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia(self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa(collective economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith) are the seven principles of Kwanzaa. They are symbolized in the seven candles of the special Kwanzaa candle holder called the kinara. One candle is lit the first night of Kwanzaa, on December 26. Each succeeding night through January 1, a different candle is lit, followed by the lighting of all the candles lit on the immediately preceding nights.
Kwanzaa is is a weeklong celebration held in united states honoring universal African heritage and culture,observed from December 26 until January 1.So Kwanzaa is celebrated to show people that africans can celebrate their culture because of the improvement their culture has improved.
Yes, yellow as the color of the kernels in an ear of corn, is a color used for kwanzaa. But it is not one of the three main colors. Specifically, seven candles in the special candle holder called the kinara are grouped into one of three colors. The candles represent unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
One of the unique features of the parliamentary form of government is the principle of Collective Responsibility. It means that the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Parliament. You can also say this that Collective responsibility is giving portfolios (areas of responsibilities) to the Council of Ministers.