Personalize Your Story
Use this Gift Map to choose one gift for each of the seven Kwanzaa principles. Select the gift that best fits your child or young adult by choosing its number.
Make sure all seven principles are represented. Your selections will personalize the story and bring each principle to life through meaningful, purpose-driven giving.
1. Unity (Umoja) – Togetherness & family bonds (pick one number)
- Family board games (Monopoly, Codenames)
- Friendship bracelet kit
- Personalized photo album
- Puzzle sets
2. Self-Determination (Kujichagulia) – Independence & confidence (pick one number)
- Goal-setting journal or planner
- Do-It-Yourself Kit (Science, Art, or Birdhouse)
- Lessons (Dance, Instrument, or Sport)
- Educational game or puzzle
3. Collective Work & Responsibility (Ujima) – Teamwork & community (pick one number)
- Community garden invitation
- A community art project invite
- A ticket to a jog for charity participation
- Volunteer day at a local animal shelter
4. Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa) – Financial literacy & supporting local makers (pick one number)
- Piggy bank or savings kit
- Entrepreneurial starter kit (lemonade stand or crafts)
- Books on money management or young entrepreneurs
- Local artisan-made item
5. Purpose (Nia) – Goals & meaningful pursuits (pick one number)
- Inspirational book or biography
- Vision board kit
- Creative writing journal or poetry set
- Music instrument or lessons
6. Creativity (Kuumba) – Imagination & artistic expression (pick one number)
- Art supply kit (watercolors, sketchpad, markers)
- DIY jewelry or craft kit
- STEM experiment kit
- Digital art tablet or creative software
7. Faith (Imani) – Belief, confidence & spiritual growth (pick one number)
- Inspirational quote cards or devotional
- Book on cultural heroes or role models
- Meditation or mindfulness kit
- Personalized affirmation journal