History
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa Celebrates African-American community, culture, and family
what is the name of the candle Holder with space for 7 Seven Candles?
The Kinara.
Means togetherness of family and community.
Umoja/Unity
Umoja
Unity.
What colors are Kwanzaa candle
green, red, black.
When does Kwanzaa begin and end?
December 26th and ends on January 1st. (New Year's Day)
what is Zawadi?
gifts
Means to be responsible and have a drive in life to pursue.
NIA/purpose
Purpose
NIA.
What color is the middle candlestick of the Kwanzaa candle?
Black.
What language did the word "Kwanzaa" originate from?
Swahili
A vegetable that represents the children in each family?
Corn.
This principle means to create your own destiny;no matter the obstacles
=Kujichagalia/Self-determination.
Ujima
Collective Work
What the "Mkeka Mat" stands for?
foundation
Did Kwanzaa originate in Africa?
No
A placemat; usually made of straw?
Mkeka Mat.
Using your skills and imagination to places and things more beautiful than when you found it.
Kuumba/Creativity
Kujichagulia
self-determination
What is the last day of Kwanzaa called?
Imani
Who and when introduced Kwanzaa?
In 1966, by Dr.Maulana Karenga
The colors of the Bendera Flag?
red, green, and black
This principle means to build, maintain and support the stores and establishments in the community.
Ujamaa/Collective Economics.
What are all Seven Kwanzaa Principles?
Umoja, Nia, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Kuumba, Imani
What is the cheer was given three times during the Karamu Feast?
Harambe