History of Kwanzaa
True or False: Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
True. It is a cultural holiday. You can celebrate it no matter what your religion is.
What time of year is Kwanzaa celebrated?
winter, the days after Christmas
When is the winter solstice (first day of winter) in 2025?
a. December 21
b. December 5
c. December 31
a. December 21
What does the word Kwanzaa mean?
a. celebration
b. first fruits
c. candles
b. first fruits
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7 days
True or False: The song "Jingle Bells" was originally a Thanksgiving song.
True
What language does the name Kwanzaa come from?
a. Yoruba
b. Swahili
c. Amharic
b. Swahili
What 3 colors are the candles on the kinora?
Black, red, green
How many nights of Hannukah are there?
8
Why did Kwanzaa become a holiday?
a. to inspire African Americans to learn about the values and culture of Africa
b. to get family and friends together
c. to encourage gift giving
a. to inspire African Americans to learn about the values and culture of Africa
What is one thing you might do/see at a Kwanzaa celebration?
dancing, music, food, seeing friends/family, etc.
What religion celebrates the holiday, Pancha Ganapati?
a. Buddhism
b. Christian
c. Hinduism
c. Hinduism
In what decade did Kwanzaa become a holiday?
1960s
Name one of the principles of Kwanzaa.
Faith, creativity, self determination, unity, collective work & responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose
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