Kwanzaa Basics
Kwanzaa is a celebration that lasts ______ days.
What is 7 days
This Swahili word means "unity".
What is umoja?
The name of the cup on our Mkeka Mat that each person drinks from during daily activities and ceremonies
What is the unity cup?
Each day of Kwanzaa __ new candle is lit. (HINT: it's a number)
What is 1
What are some ways that people celebrate Kwanzaa?
- Lighting a Candle
- Giving Gifts
- Singing / Dancing
- Reading / Education of Cultural message
What colors are associated with Kwanzaa?
Red, Black, Green
What does "ujima" mean?
What is responsibility, collective work.
The corn represents this in Kwanzaa.
What are children?
The black candle represents this principle
What is "Umoja"?
Zawadi (gifts) should always include these two items
What is a book and heritage symbol?
The African language associated with Kwanzaa symbols and principles
What is Swahili?
What does "Habari Gani" mean?
What is "What's the news?"
Kwanzaa candle holder
Kinara
The 4th Candle is green and represents what principle?
What is Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics ?
The Feast of Faith on the last day of Kwanzaa is the Karamu ya _________
What is Imani?
Kwanzaa begins on this date.
What is December 26?
What is the date of the last day of Kwanzaa?
What is "January 1st"?
Why do we have 7 candles on the Kinara?
To Symbolize the 7 principles of Kwanzaa
Why are the candles red?
To represent the blood of our people and ancestors
What types of gifts are usually given?
a. expensive gifts
b. small gifts
c. hand made gifts
What is c - hand made gifts?
Kwanzaa was created by this person
Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?
Always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and benefical than we inherited it.
What principle of Kwanzaa is this?
What is KUUMBA?
What are additional items people place on the Mkeka Mat that are not essential but often placed?
- African Cloth
- Gifts for Family and Friends
- Books / Guide
- Fruits / Crops
The 5th candle is a red candle and it represents what principle?
What is Nia - Purpose.
Kwanzaa celebrations begin with this ritual
What is the libation