The agricultural festivals feature the seven principles known in Swahili as Nguza Saba. There is a set of goals to be memorized, discussed and achieved during the year. The beauty of everyone working together for the good of the community is the major focus of this cultural holiday. Ask individual chapter members to relate the traditions of their families, emphasizing ethnic and religious differences and the origins and meanings of their observances. Plan menus that include the foods that are part of these traditions.
Holidays mean music, story-telling and special church or synagogue services.
Invite members to speak about the songs, stories and ceremonies they enjoy or attend a service as a group. Consult an African-American member to help with a display about Kwanzaa, a Jewish member to help with a display about Hanukkah, etc.