Kwanzaa By: Jaylie,Nyania,Oshianna,Corral
How Kwanzaa started!!! Kwanzaa was made by a man named Dr.Maulana Karenga in 1996. It is celebrated through singing, speaking, dancing, and reciting traditional. Kwanzaa is built on seven principles that are commonly know as “Nguzo Saba” These principles are... ● umoja - unity ● kujichagulia - self-determination ● ujami-collective work and responsibility ● ujamaa-cooperative ● nia-purpose ● kuumba-creativity ● imani-faith
Meaning of the holiday!!! The meaning of the holiday (kwanzaa) means “first”. Eight kids wanted to represent one of the letters in Kwanzaa. Now I know what you are thinking, the word “Kwanzaa” has seven letters. But the kids added an extra letter so it is Kwanzaa.
Who celebrates Kwanzaa Africa celebrates kwanzaa and kwanzaa is celebrated mainly by celebrated African Americans. Not a lot of Americans knew what kwanzaa was in the 60s. So they asked and asked people if they knew what Kwanzaa was. And the they asked a man and he said he invented kwanzaa.
Dates of the holiday!!! Day 1- middle candle-black-Umoja-Unity Day 2- innermost red candle- Kujichangulia- self- determination Day 7- outerm Day 3-innermost green candle-Ujima-Collective work and ost Responsibility green candle- Day 4-middle red candle-Ujamaa- cooperative Economics Imani - Day 5-middle green candle-Nia-purpose Faith. Day 6-outermost red candle-Kuumba-Creativity
Customs and Traditions Kwanzaa is an african american and pan african holiday that celebrates family, ● community, and culture Kwanzaa is a seven day holiday that celebrates african american heritage ● it has been celebrated from december 26th to january first ever year since 1966 ● [ this is a picture of kwanzaa candles ]
Kwanzaa Foods People who celebrate Kwanzaa eat many things for the Holiday. Here are some things that they eat….. 1. Cheese Grits 2. Black Eyed Peas 3. Apple, Marshmallow and Yams 4. Fish Patties 5. Mustard Greens
Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a Holiday with candles, food, friends and family and fun. you get to visit with your friends and family. There are 8 candles. There are also so many food that people eat on Kwanzaa. Also, people do lots of things on Kwanzaa to celebrate the Holiday. Kwanzaa lasts for 8 days.
Fun facts about Kwanzaa!!!!! Did you know… ● Kwanzaa starts on Saturday December 26th and ends Friday January 1st. ● Kwanzaa means first fruit. ● The colors for Kwanzaa are Red,Green,And Black, Red means struggle for the past and present, Green stands for a good future, And Black means for the rich skin color of people of African American descent. ● They spelled kwanzaa with two AA,s so the word Kwanzaa would match up the days of Kwanzaa. ● As you can see Kwanzaa is celebrated for a week it is usually celebrated in the United States of America, and Western African dispora in other nations. ● Kwanzaa will celebrate its 50th BIRTHDAY!!!
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