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What does the word "Kwanzaa" mean in Swahili?
The word Kwanzaa comes from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” or first fruits, referring to harvest festivals found in Africa.
The word Kwanzaa comes from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” or first fruits, referring to harvest festivals found in Africa.
True or false: Kwanzaa was established as a holiday in 1966.
True. In 1966, Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa as a way of uniting and empowering the African American community in the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion.
True. In 1966, Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa as a way of uniting and empowering the African American community in the aftermath of the Watts Rebellion.
Which three colors are referred to as “the colors of Kwanzaa”?
Black, red and green are the colors of Kwanzaa. Black represents unity and the people, red is for their struggle and green symbolizes hope for the future.
Black, red and green are the colors of Kwanzaa. Black represents unity and the people, red is for their struggle and green symbolizes hope for the future.
What are some staple foods for a Kwanzaa celebration?
Black-eyed peas and collard greens are essential for a Kwanzaa feast and are symbolic of good luck and fortune.
Black-eyed peas and collard greens are essential for a Kwanzaa feast and are symbolic of good luck and fortune.
How many core principles, or the Nguzo Saba, are celebrated during Kwanzaa?
The 7 principles are Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith).
The 7 principles are Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith).
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