Transcript Kwanzaa

What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors
African-American people.
It begins on
December 26th and
ends on January 1st.
How did Kwanzaa begin?
An African American teacher,
Dr. Maulana Karenga, first
celebrated Kwanzaa in 1966.
The holiday teaches
about African history
and customs.
What are the symbols of Kwanzaa?
Gifts ~ (Zawadi)
Woven mat ~
(Mkeka)
Unity cup ~ (Kikombe
Cha Umoja
Ears of Corn ~ (Muhindi)
Harvest foods ~
(Mazoa)
Candle holder and
candles ~ (Kinara
and Mishumaa Saba)
What are the colors of Kwanzaa
and what do they symbolize
(stand for)?
Red stands for Blood.
Black represents Black People.
Green stands for Hope.
How many principles are
celebrated at Kwanzaa?
One principle is
celebrated each day
starting December 26th
and ending January 1st.
What does unity mean for us?
Unity means: We help each other.
What does self-determination
mean for us?
Self-determination means: We
decide things for ourselves.
What does collective work and
responsibility mean for us?
Collective work and responsibility
means: We work together to make
life better.
What does cooperative economics
mean for us?
Cooperative Economics means:
We build and support our own
businesses.
What does purpose mean for us?
Purpose means: We have a
reason for living.
What does creativity mean for us?
Creativity means: We use our
minds and hands to make things.
What does faith mean for us?
Faith means: We believe in
ourselves, our ancestors, and our
future.
Let’s Review - - What group of people are
honored through the celebration
of Kwanzaa?
African Americans
When does the Kwanzaa
celebration begin and end?
December 26 ~ January 1
Who created the holiday?
Dr. Karenga in 1966
The Kinara
What is the name of the
Kwanzaa candle holder?
The Kwanzaa colors are
Red
Black
Green
There are _____ principles of
Kwanzaa:
Unity
Collective work
Self-determination
Cooperative economics
Purpose
Creativity
Faith