Kwanzaa Facts
Colors of Kwanzaa
Kujichagulia
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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What Does This Word Mean?
Self Determenation, To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
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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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True Or False? Do these words represent Kujichagulia?
Deteremination, Never Giving Up, Striving For A Goal
Yes, it is true!
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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 the symbol of Kujichagulia, and what does it represent. (What Color Candle)
The red candle: The symbol of Kujichagulia (Self-determination) is the red candle because in Kwanzaa, a celebration of African American culture, each of the seven days is dedicated to a principle. Kujichagulia falls on the second day and is represented by lighting the red candle on the kinara. The red candle symbolizes the struggle for self-determination and the importance of defining oneself, speaking for oneself, and creating one's own path.
Link to picture: https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/kujichagulia.html#:~:text=Kawaida%2C%20building%20on%20the%20teachings,or%20questions%20of%20personal%20identity.
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Lots of fruits and vegetables.
Harvest
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Who started Kwanzaa?
Maulana Karenga
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The color green signifies
The land of Africa.
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What is the principle of Kujichagulia?
Kujichagulia emphasizes the right and responsibility to define, name, create for oneself, and speak for oneself. Cultural Roots: Originating from the African tradition, it underscores the importance of personal and collective identity.
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The center of something
Foundation