History
What year did Kwanzaa become an official holiday?
1997
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
December 26th to January 1st
What do the colors black, red, and green represent, respectively?
Black: The People, Red: The Struggle, Green: The Future
What does Umoja mean in english?
Unity
Who founded Kwanzaa?
Maulana Karenga
What food is traditionally eaten on Kwanzaa? (Name 3)
Peanut soup, collared greens, catfish, black-eyed peas, candied yams, jollof rice, fried okra, cornbread, mac n cheese, gumbo
What does Mazao represent?
Crops, specifically the harvest and rewards of collective labor
Which principle is "Purpose?"
Nia
What other non-African countries celebrate Kwanzaa?
Canada, Brazil, Jamaica, France, United Kingdom
What is the name of the Kwanzaa feast?
Karamu
What is the name of the candle holder?
A Kinara
What Swahili phrase does Kwanzaa derive from?
Matunda ya kwanza