THE MEANING OF KWANZAA

Front

The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in ________.

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1966

Answer explanation

Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Africana Studies at California State University, first created Kwanzaa in 1966. He created this holiday in response to the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965 as a way to bring African-Americans together as a community.

Front

Which color candle symbolizes represents hope for the future?

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Green

Answer explanation

Each night during Kwanzaa a candle is lit. Also, what does each candle represent for Kwanzaa? The black candle represents mother earth, the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future.

Front

Which color candle represents mother earth?

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Black

Answer explanation

Each night during Kwanzaa a candle is lit. Also, what does each candle represent for Kwanzaa? The black candle represents mother earth , the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future.

Front

Which color candle symbolizes unity?

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Black

Answer explanation

One Black Candle

The principle that the black candle represents is the concept of unity. The day one (Umoja) focus is on the unity of family, community, nation, and race.

Front

Which color candle symbolizes the struggle out of slavery?

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Red

Answer explanation

Each night during Kwanzaa a candle is lit. Also, what does each candle represent for Kwanzaa? The black candle represents mother earth, the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future.

Front

Is the object that holds the candles called a menorah?

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False

Answer explanation

The Hanukkah menorah, also chanukiah or hanukkiah is a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah. Eight of the nine branches hold lights (candles or oil lamps) that symbolize ... The ninth branch holds a candle, called the shamash ("helper" or "servant"), used to light the other eight.

Front

What day of the year does Kwanzaa start?

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December 26th

Front

What day of the year does Kwanzaa end? Options: December 25th, December 31st, January 4th, January 1st

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January 1st

Front

Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?

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No

Answer explanation

Though often thought of as an alternative to Christmas, many people actually celebrate both. “Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a cultural one with an inherent spiritual quality,” Karenga writes

Front

How many days are in Kwanzaa's holiday?

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Seven

Answer explanation

Kwanzaa is observed for seven days, and there is a different value for each day.