Ep 10. Seven Days of Kwanzaa
- TV-Y
- December 7, 2001
- 22 min
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6.5 (69)
The Proud Family season 1 episode 10 is titled "Seven Days of Kwanzaa" and follows the Proud family as they celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Each day of the holiday, they light a new candle and reflect on the principle of the day, which includes unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
The episode begins with the family preparing for the holiday and discussing the importance of Kwanzaa in their lives. Penny, the main character, is excited to invite her crush, Dijonay, over for the celebration. However, when Dijonay arrives, she is critical of the holiday and its traditions.
As the week progresses, the family faces various challenges that test their commitment to the principles of Kwanzaa. For example, they struggle to find ways to support black-owned businesses for the principle of cooperative economics, and they have disagreements over how to best honor the principle of collective work and responsibility.
Throughout it all, they learn the importance of unity and working together as a family to uphold the values of Kwanzaa. The episode also includes lively musical numbers and traditional African dance, adding to the festive atmosphere.
In the end, the Proud family successfully completes the seven days of Kwanzaa and reflects on the lessons they learned. Penny realizes that even when things don't go as planned, the love and support of her family make the holiday all the more special.
Overall, "Seven Days of Kwanzaa" is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the traditions and values of Kwanzaa while also highlighting the challenges and rewards of coming together as a family. It is an excellent introduction to the holiday for viewers of all ages and backgrounds.