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Happy Kwanzaa 2023 Messages and Captions

Celebrate this day with everyone around you with the cheerful Happy Kwanzaa 2023 wishes, greetings and messages. Make it a very special day with quotes to celebrate African American holiday and Kwanzaa greeting for everyone.

[djblackiechan76]

[officialtat]

Day 1 of Kwanzaa Umoja = Unity “I am because you are.” #HappyKwanzaa #Umoja #Unity https://www.instagram.com/p/CmqJIVLOPXu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pedaloftheday]

Happy Holidays, everyone!! Thanks for supporting what we do all year long, see you in 2023!!! ✌️🎄🎛 ❤️ #pedaloftheday #guitarpedals #effectspedals #pedalsandeffects #pedaldemo #pedaldemos #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happyhanukkah #happykwanzaa https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhotL1Ar4O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[danwelden]

December is that time of year that everyone comes together and appreciates one another. So we wanted to tell you all how much we appreciate you all! #HappyHolidays everyone from @wolvy.ar and I 🤗 A very special thank you to @b.studio.arg for such an amazing picture 🥰 #happyhanukkah #merrychristmas #happykwanzaa #happyōmisoka #happyboxingday https://www.instagram.com/p/ClykOvpuDqs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[scorchfiend]

HOPPY HOLIDAYS YAH FILTHY ANIMALS! The work year is pretty much over. Time to relax and finish my gift getting. If you see this post, I appreciate you and you are awesome and worthy of all the love. Be blessed yah beautiful bunch of chaotic peeps. #happyyule #happyholidays #merrychristmas #happyhanukkah #happykwanzaa #ffxivgpose #ffxiv https://www.instagram.com/p/CmQVJZOrcuf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[taebond-blog]

Happy Kwanzaa 💚🖤❤️Day #4 we light the second red candle to the left of the black candle. This candle represents the principle of Ujamaa or cooperative economics. Pledge: On this day, we pledge to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.Dec 29, 2022#blackpower#blackpowerhair#blackpowermovement#kwanzaa#kwanza#happykwanzaa#loveyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CmwOniZLMBR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[angelicsaggie]

Kwanzaa Umoja 2022-23

December 26, 2022 is the first day of Kwanzaa, also known as Umoja which represents the black candle. It is lit first to remind us about the bloodshed and strength of our ancestors. It is also an important reminder to strive together as a family, community, and race. This is how our ancestors were able to build kingdoms and maintain civilizations by sticking together and understanding that we need each other in order to strive as one.

Models from the Grandassa Models agency in 1968, part of the “Black Power!” exhibition at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Credit...Kwame Brathwaite

Umoja Experience

Recently, as I was driving home, the car suddenly began to shake and the inside of my heart spiraled in confusion. "What do I do?" I asked myself. After a few moments of contemplating, something inside of my spirit told me to continue to drive home since it was close. During my journey towards my destination, an older couple asked me if I needed help and informed me that the car suffered a shredded tire. As soon as I arrived in front of my home, a plethora of my neighbors appeared next to the car and asked me if I needed any assistance. I grew overwhelmed by the amount of neighbors that stood beside me, then I realized this situation was a symbol of Umoja.

Umoja Activities Part 1

Today is a great day to put yourself in your community. You could attend Kwanzaa events, meet up with a friend, or even go downtown to get a cup of coffee but make sure that you are communicating with others. When we have flowing conversations with people, we are able to recharge our energies and learn new wisdoms. It is important to remain humble because life is about being a student and teacher so it is essential to listen. If you decide to remain in your home then find a way to connect online with others or call a family member. 

Symbolization Introduction:

This world is usually depicted as a physical world, but that is only a small portion of what life actually is. Which brings us to a lesson that our ancestors would have proudly taught us which is to embrace both the physical and spiritual realms. You use spirituality all day long: praying, having a dream, feeling someone's vibe, etc. But the modern agenda is to take you faraway from that power so you will only embrace the physical world. If you need more help to understand what the spiritual realm is then read Entering the Spiritual Realm, African vs. Western Spirituality, and How to Strengthen Your Spirituality.

God, the universe, angels, and/or your ancestors are always trying to assist you, but it will not always be through physical speech. Sometimes these symbols will be sent to you by dreams, intuition, or symbols. It is a must that you are open-minded in everything that you do. Your mind has programs that have been normalized with repetition, thankfully you can change those programs at any time. 

Let's say that you arrived late for a job interview which led you to instantly get denied, so you sit outside and mask your emotions with depressed energies, and shout, "why me?" All of a sudden, a raven flies by you and lands next to your feet. You look at the raven without emotion then proceed to grab your cell phone to complain about your disappointing experience. Depending on your upbringing, you might think that most things "black" are bad like a black bird or black cat, but why is that? Perhaps to push the narrative that black is bad? Anyhow, everything holds a positive representation, even animals. Ravens represent wisdom, transformation, and change. The reason why the raven gathered your attention was because it is was a message from your higher being to change your negative mindset and that rejection was protection. But without knowing what a raven means or any animal then you would have missed the powerful message.

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[ericcanada]

❤️🖤💚 #HappyKwanzaa #DaySix #Kuumba #Creativity https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1ukLDgyDZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[gregorychatman]

Goodbye Monday.. #sunset #sunsetclub #happykwanzaa #horizon #happyholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmp1qEzJmN0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pipelinegear]

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa from Pipeline Clothes & Gear.

[officialtat]

Day 2 of Kwanzaa Kujichagulia = Self-Determination “Have a vision. Be demanding.” #HappyKwanzaa #Kujichagulia #SelfDetermination https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsaFhuOI7K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[the-martymar-love]

Thank you to Denice Shipp-Glenn on organizing a great Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration this past week. What a great week of activities, education and fellowship. I enjoyed speaking on Nia (purpose) with other members of the Michigan City Black History Month Committee. Also, thank you to State Senator Rodney Pol, Jr. for coming by to address the people and mingle with everyone!! I got to see my mom smile and come out in her fresh traditional ceremonial gear!! Thank you to all that helped and participated, and I look forward to this celebration again next year!! #happykwanzaa #morethanthepolice #angieformayor (at Michigan City H.O.P.E. Community Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5ivlgu2-M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[meccaakagrimo]

❤♥💚 Maiya lighting the candle that represents Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. #Day6 #HabariGani #Kuumba #Creativity #HappyKwanzaa #Heritage #NguzuSaba #SevenPrinciples #Kiara #MishumaaSaba #Mkeka #Muhindi #KikombeChaUmoja #Karamu #Zawadi #Harambee #1966 Kwanzaa ye iwe na Heri #Africa #RedBlackGreen #RBG #Identity #TeamMarcelin #M_Generation #TeamKwanzaa2017 #ReunionFaitLaForce 🌽🌽🌽🌽 (at Broward County, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2a7kjrhGx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[justifiedmadness]

On the fifth day of Kwanzaa we light the candle representing the principle Nia, or purpose. It encourages us to look within to not only set personal goals, but also to choose goals that benefit our community. We believe that financial strength is critical to building a successful future for the Black community. #habarigani❤️🖤💚 #happykwanzaa🇱🇾 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmzHuXzLFCq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[taebond-blog]

The segcond day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination (kujichagulia) and is celebrated on December 27. The second Principle of the Nguzo Saba, as well as all seven principles, expresses itself as both commitment and practice.#kwanzaa#kwanza#happykwanzaa https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmq2xhkriUL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=