Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. From December 26 to January 1, many African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, a secular festival of cultural heritage and seven traditional values: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (faith). Words, music and rituals to honor Kwanzaa, with excerpts from a service presented by the Sedona UU Fellowship and Rev. Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson.