Principles
Unity in the family, community, nation, and race
What is umoja?
The kinara rests on this (stand for tradition and history)
What is mkeka (the mat)
Celebration called first-fruits
What is kwanzaa?
What is red?
The days Kwanzaa are celebrated
What is December 26-January 1st
To have faith
What is Imani?
What is the kinara?
founder of Kwanzaa
Who is Maulana Karenga?
What is black?
What is zawadi?
to build and maintain our own stores, shops, businesses,
What is Ujamaa?
This represents the number of children in the household
What is muhindi (corn)?
the year Kwanzaa was created
What is 1966?
Stands for the future and hope that comes from struggle
What is green?
Also known as a feast
What is Karamu?
maintain our community together and solve problems together
What is Ujima?
What is Kikombe cha Umoja (unity cup)?
Name at least one other country where Kwanzaa is celebrated
What is Jamaica, France, Canada or Brazil?
The candle that is lit first
What is the black candle?
Karamu happens on the same day as this principle
What is Kuumba?
to define, name, create, and speak for ourselves
What is Kujichagulia?
There are seven of these in 3 different colors.
What is Mishumaa Saba (The Seven Candles)?
To celebrate black culture, heritage, and unity by focusing on African values
What is the purpose of Kwanzaa?
The candles that represent Kujichagulia, Ujamaa, and Kuumba
What are the red candles?
A sacred ritual honoring ancestors by pouring water into a potted plant
What is libation?