Kwanzaa Facts 101
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture and tradition
What are the 3 colors of Kwanzaa?
Black, Red, and Green
What is "Candle-holder" in Swahili?
What is "The seven candles" in Swahili?
Kinara
Mishumaa Saba
The first candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
The second candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
Umoja=Unity
Kujichagulia=Self Determination
What does the ear of corn represent during kwanzaa
The children
How many days do we celebrate Kwanzaa?
7 days
Black represents..
The people
What is "ear of corn" in Swahili?
What is "The corps" in Swahili?Vibunzi
Mazao
The third candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
The fourth candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
Ujima=Collective work and Responsibility
Ujamaa=Cooperative Economics
What type of gifts are typically exchanged during Kwazaa?
Handmade gifts or Educational
What are the dates Kwanzaa is celebrated on?
December 26th-Janurary 1st
Red represents...
The blood of ancestors
What is "unity cup" in Swahili?
What is "gifts" in Swahili?
Kikombe-cha-umoja
Zawadi
The fifth candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
The sixth candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
Nia=Faith
Kuumba=Creativity
Kwanzaa was created by..
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Green represents..
The Land
What is "Kwanzaa mat" in Swahili?
Mkeka
The seventh candle of Kwanzaa is called____which represents ___
Imani= Faith
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in what year..
1966
What part of the Africa is Swahili spoken?
East
What is "First Fruits of Harvest" in Swahili?
Kwanzaa
The last night of Kwanzaa is called?
The feast of faith
If Kwanzaa was created in 1966, How many years has it been celebrated?
58 years