Kwanzaa

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Kwanzaa A Celebration of African-American
Heritage
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What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African-American
people.
It begins on December 26th and ends on January
1st.
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How did Kwanzaa begin?
An African American teacher, Dr. Maulana Karenga,
first celebrated Kwanzaa in 1966.
The holiday teaches about African history and
customs.
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What are the symbols of Kwanzaa?
Gifts (Zawadi)
Woven mat (Mkeka)
Unity cup (Kikombe Cha Umoja
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Ears of Corn (Muhindi)
Harvest foods (Mazoa)
Candle holder and candles (Kinara and Mishumaa
Saba)
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What are the colors of Kwanzaa and what do they
symbolize (stand for)?
Red stands for Blood.
Black represents Black People.
Green stands for Hope.
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How many principles are celebrated at Kwanzaa?
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One principle is celebrated each day starting
December 26th and ending January 1st.
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What does unity mean for us?
Unity means We help each other.
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What does self-determination mean for us?
Self-determination means We decide things for
ourselves.
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What does collective work and responsibility mean
for us?
Collective work and responsibility means We
work together to make life better.
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What does cooperative economics mean for us?
Cooperative Economics means We build and
support our own businesses.
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What does purpose mean for us?
Purpose means We have a reason for living.
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What does creativity mean for us?
Creativity means We use our minds and hands to
make things.
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What does faith mean for us?
Faith means We believe in ourselves, our
ancestors, and our future.
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Lets Review - - -
What group of people are honored through the
celebration of Kwanzaa?
African Americans
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When does the Kwanzaa celebration begin and end?
December 26 January 1
Who created the holiday?
Dr. Karenga in 1966
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The Kinara
What is the name of the Kwanzaa candle holder?
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The Kwanzaa colors are
Red
Black
Green
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There are _____ principles of Kwanzaa
Unity
Self-determination
Collective work
Cooperative economics
Purpose
Creativity
Faith
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Habari Gani ?