What is ujamaa?
cooperative economics (commitment to the practice of shared social wealth and the work necessary to achieve it)
What is maize?
corn
What language is the word Kwanzaa derived from?
Swahili
What is nia?
Purpose (not just personal goals, but goals that benefit the community)
Who started the Kwanzaa holiday?
Maulana Karenga
What colors are the candles of Kwanzaa?
red, green and black
Where does the concept of Kwanzaa come from?
Souther Africa first-fruits celebrations
What is ujima?
collective responsibility (build and maintain our entire community)
In what year did Kwanzaa begin?
1966
What is imani?
faith (honoring our traditions as a family and community.)
Where is Kwanzaa celebrated?
in the United States and in some Carribean countries
What is kujichagulia?
self-determination (the ability to control your own life)
Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?
no, it is nonpolitical and nonreligious
What is the kinara?
it is the candleholder
When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
from December 26 to January1.
What does karamu refer to?
the Kwanzaa community feast
What s Kwanzaa?
a holdiay that affirms the African family and its social values
What is Kuumba?
creativity (leaving the community better than it was when we became a prat of it)
Name at least three symbols of Kwanzaa
fruit, vegetables, nuts; straw mat; candleholder; maize; gifts; communal cup; candles
What is umoja?
unity (being united or joined as a whole)
How many Kwanzaa principles are there?
seven