Kwanzaa

What does Kwanzaa celebrate?

• A celebration of a person's birthday

• A celebration of African American culture and heritage.

• A celebration of a religious holiday

When is Kwanzaa celebrated?

• December 25

• February 1-March 1

• December 26th-January 1st

• All of December

Who celebrates this holiday?

• People of different religions

• Only African American families

• Mostly African American people in the United States

What do people do to celebrate?

• People celebrate by decorating their home in African art

• People celebrate by using the traditional Kwanzaa colors, green, black, and red

• People celebrate by wearing traditional African clothing

• People gather for a feast called karamu

Who created Kwanzaa? What year did it begin?

• Dr. Maulana Korenga, 1966

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1963

What does the word Kwanzaa mean in Swahili?

• Exploring our heritage

• Lets celebrate

• We should embrace our culture

• The first fruits of the harvest

What is a popular dish enjoyed during Kwanzaa?

What do the candles in the kinara represent?

• The 7 principles

• The amount of food plates

• The number of days celebrated

• The 7 days in a week

Which is NOT a principle for Kwanzaa?

• Unity: To remain united in the community

• Faith: to believe that the world can become a better place

• Love: to give love to others

• Self-Determination: to be responsible for yourself and your community

Write in one of the seven symbols that people gather for their ceremonies!