Kwanzaa Facts
Colors of Kwanzaa
Symbols
New Year Facts
Vocabulary
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The 2nd largest place on earth.
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What are the colors of Kwanzaa?
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Straw Mat
Mkeka
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Name one of the top 5 New Year resolutions.
Lose Weight/Exercise More, Stop Smoking, Stick To a Budget, Find a better job, Become more organized
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A way of life.
Culture
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A 7-day celebration of African Culture.
Kwanzaa
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The color red signifies
The blood of African/African Americans
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What is the Mkeka symbolic of?
A foundation
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Name the most popular New Year's Day parade? Rose Parade Rose-a-thon Tournament of Roses
Tournament of Roses
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A special event.
Celebration
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When is Kwanzaa Celebrated?
December 26th
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The color black signifies
The color of Africans/African Americans
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What is a Kinara?
Candleholder
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What New Year's gift did ancient Persians give? Money Eggs Cakes Rugs
Eggs
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Lots of fruits and vegetables.
Harvest
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Who started Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Has two doctorates, one in Political Science and one in Social Ethics. He currently chairs the African Studies Department at California State University, Long Beach.
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The color green signifies
The land of Africa.
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How many candles are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?
7 Candles
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When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11.59 PM
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The center of something
Foundation
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The second Principle of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia.
Mantra
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The first Principle of Kwanzaa is Umoja. What does Umoja mean?
Unity/Unidad
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A basic set of ideas
Principles
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This activity is known to be performed on New Year's Day and to bring you good luck in the coming year. It involves a body of water. Polar Express Polar Bear Swim Big Bear Dive
Polar Bear Swim
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What is the seventh principle of Kwanzaa?
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.