Kwanzaa Basics
What month is Kwanzaa celebrated in?
December.
The candle holder used during Kwanzaa is called the...
Kinara
This principle means unity - coming together as one. (Hint: Starts with "U.")
Umoja
What do you light during Kwanzaa?
Candles
What colors represent Kwanzaa?
Red, Black, Green
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7
The 7 candles used in Kwanzaa are called the...
Mishumba saba
This principle means working together
Kujichagulia
What colors are the kwanzaa candles?
Red, black, and green
True or False: Kwanzaa is a religious holiday
False - it's cultural!
Who created Kwanzaa
Dr. Maulana Karenga
What color is the center candle?
Black
Which principle means collective work and responsibility?
Ujima
What's something people might do on Kwanzaa?
Accept any: celebrate, eat food, dance, share stories, give gifts, spend time with family, etc.
What continent inspired Kwanzaa?
Africa
Kwanzaa celebrates the culture of which group of people?
African and African-diaspora people
The woven mat all the symbols sit on is called the... (Hint: sounds like "ma-kaika.")
Mkeka
Which principle means cooperative economics (supporting businesses)
Ujamaa
What item on the Kwanzaa table represents kids? (Hint: We made the bread version of it!)
Name one African country
(Any correct answer)
What is the last day of kwanzaa called?
January 1st/day of reflection
What fruit is commonly placed on the Kwanzaa table to represent the harvest?
What is the principle for creativity?
Kuumba
What do people usually do on each day of Kwanzaa?
Celebrate a different principle
What do people light each day during Kwanzaa>
A candle