Key Takeaways
What are 3 Kwanzaa traditions?
These Kwanzaa Traditions Celebrate the Power of Honoring Our Past
- Assembling the Kwanzaa display.
- Lighting the candles.
- Reflecting on the principle of the day.
- Preparing and sharing food.
- Honoring ancestors.
- Sharing your talents.
- Reflecting deeply during Imani.
08-Dec-2020
What is a Kwanzaa feast?
Kwanzaa is a harvest festival (its name comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means first fruits) and celebration of African heritage and culture. It kicks off on December 26 and continues through January 1 with a feast called Karamu, which is held on New Year’s Eve.
What are 5 Kwanzaa traditions?
A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally
How do we celebrate Kwanzaa each day?
Each of the 7 days of Kwanzaa focus on 1 of 7 core values, also known as Nguzo Saba. A candle is lit on each day, and on the last day, gifts are exchanged. Since Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday rather than a religious one, it can be celebrated alongside Christmas/Hanukkah or on its own.
What are 3 interesting facts about Kwanzaa?
Fun Facts About Kwanzaa
- Kwanzaa is observed over 7 days.
- Kwanzaa has 7 main principles.
- Kwanzaa has 7 primary symbols.
- Kwanzaa is observed with 7 candles.
- Kwanzaa is Swahili.
- Traditional African clothing is worn throughout the Kwanzaa holiday.
- The last day of Kwanzaa is celebrated with a karamu.
25-Nov-2020
What is celebrated during Kwanzaa?
Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage.