Family History
What is Mama Carretha’s middle name?
Who is Martha
What 90s r&b artist has since been dubbed the queen of Christmas with her 1994 Christmas themed hit single.
Who is Mariah Carey.
In what city does the Butler program has its origins?
Where is Greensburg, LA
Name the three gifts the Wise Men brought.
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
What language is the word Kwanzaa, meaning first fruits, taken from?
What is Swahili.
What was the name of the school founded by Old man Godfrey?
What is the Butler school
Stevie Wonder's "Someday at Christmas" (1967) blended holiday cheer with calls for peace during which war?
What is the Vietnam War
Which Butler cousin is known for providing the Christmas musical interlude and what are his instruments of choice?
Kyle (piano and/or saxophone)
What city did Mary and Joseph live in before going to Bethlehem?
Where is Nazareth
Kwanzaa’s roots began in the 60s as a product of what movement celebrating African heritage and history.
What is Pan-African movement.
Who was the first in the family to earn a college degree?
Who is Aunt Dear Dear.
Which soul legend recorded the beloved song “This Christmas” in 1970?
Who is Donny Hathaway
Which Gen Xer from the Butler family had a recurring role as Santa Claus?
Who is Elkronzee.
Who was Mary's relative with a miraculous pregnancy?
Who is Elizabeth
The 7th and final principal of Kwanzaa stands for what?
What is faith.
Celebrated on January 1st, which emphasizes believing in one's people, family, teachers, leaders, and the righteousness and victory of the struggle for a better world, serving as the foundation for the other principles and inspiring hope for the future.
How many children did Mama Carretha have, name all of them.
Brother
Carrie Mae
Margaret
Evelyn
Clifton
Little SisterIn a Black household, how does the song Silent Night begin?
What is “in my mind”
A long standing tradition, in what year was the Butler family program started?
1963
True or False: The Bible says Jesus was born in December
False the Bible doesn’t specify
Which popular Christmas toy was invented by a Black inventor in 1968 and is still a holiday favorite today? Hint it’s a summer time staple
The super soaker (Lonnie Johnson)
What day was Mama Carretha born?
April 13th (Aries Energy)
What are the names of all 9 reindeers?
Who are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen, with Rudolph.
What is the name of this long awaited Christmas candy staple made by Aunt Totsy?
What is pecan candy
Which Gospels tell the Christmas story?
What are Matthew and Luke
The Black Christmas Boycott of 1963 was a pivotal and powerful movement during the Civil Rights Era. In what state did it take place?
Where is North Carolina.