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Kwanzaa
A festival celebrating African-American culture each December.
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What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is celebrated by some African-Americans in the United States of America. The colors, black, red, and green, represent...
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What is the meaning of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa?
The Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa are: Umoja (oo-MOH-jah): Unity Success starts with Unity. Unity of family,...
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What is the meaning of the Swahili word 'Kwanzaa'?
The Swahili phrase (from which Kwanza was taken) translates roughly as "first fruits." So the Swahili word "Kwanza" would be...
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If you celebrate Kwanzaa when do you receive your gifts?
GIFTS Kuumba (creativity) is greatly encouraged. Not only is Kuumba one of the seven principles, it also brings a sense of...
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How many candles are lit during Kwanzaa?
seven candles
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What are the colors of Kwanzaa and what do they represent?
Black, Red and Green The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green: Black represents the color of the African Americans; red...
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What language did the word Kwanzaa come from?
Since the 7 principles are from Swahili, I'm assuming that's what language Kwanzaa came from as well. The term Kwanzaa is from...
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How can you compare and contrast Christmas and Kwanzaa?
You really couldn't, since they're two completely different holidays. But if you wanted to: Christmas is a Christian holiday,...
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How many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa?
1.4 million
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How are Christmas and Kwanzaa similar?
They both tend to occur around the same time, during the winter at the end of the calendar year.
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In which country did Kwanzaa originate?
Kwanzaa originated in the United States. Ron Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 as the first specifically African-American holiday....
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Is Barack O'Bama Irish?
OBAMA MUST READ THIS, PLEASE... It doesn't matter if he's Irish or not. Irish people are known to be either poets, priests, or...
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In what year was Kwanzaa first celebrated?
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. See http://www.answers.com/topic/kwanzaa
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What is the name of a Kwanzaa candle holder?
its called Kinara
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What are the differences between Kwanzaa and Christmas?
3THEY USE A KIINARA INSTEAD OF A CHRISTMAS TREE <33 LITERATURE ANALYSIS AND EXPERIEWNCE
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How can you teach others about the Kwanzaa word 'nadia'?
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Where is Kwanza located?
On the eastern seaboard near France.
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What are the seven days of Kwanzaa?
1. umoja - to maintain unity in the family and community 2. kujichagulia - self-determination, to be responsible and speak for...
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In what year kwanza first estabnlished and who who is credit for this?
Kwanzaa was started by an evil man that tortured people.
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What are the English words for Kwanzaa?
Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia...
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Info on Kwanzaa?
---- BE QUIT YOU...
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What Are Three Traditions Associated With Kwanzaa?
Spin the bottle, decorate the christmas tree, and kiss the bride.
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What are kwanza colors?
some colors are; black red and green the s colors on the kahora (looks like a manorha)
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Who is started kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
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Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?
No, it isn't. Kwanzaa simply celebrates African-American heritage.
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What are the kwanzaa key word?
One Kwanzaa word is Imani it means faith i don't know the other Kwanzaa Swahili words but i know what they mean so one means...
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Who was the creator of kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
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When was the first kwanzaa?
the first kwanzaa was on December 26, 1966 to January 1, 1967
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What does the green candle stand for on Kwanzaa?
it means birth
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What are you called if you celebrate Kwanzaa?
Assuming there are two of you, and you're male, you'd be called a couple of wild and crazy guys.
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What year was kwanzaa founded and who found it?
Ron Karenga founded kwanza and the year he founed it was in 1977
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Who discovered Kwanza?
Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa. Dr. Maulana Karenga is professor of Africana Studies at California State University, Long...
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Is Kwanzaa celebrated in South Africa?
No Kwanzaa is celebrated primarily in the United States
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How was Kwanzaa invented?
Kwanzaa invented in 1966 by Marxist U.S. citizen, Ron Karenga, aka Dr. Maulana Karenga. Karenga was also a founder of United...
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What is Kwanza?
A african holiday celebrated around Christmas time. Answer: Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African heritage. It is...
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Do you get 7 presents for Kwanzaa?
Typically no. The presents are given on the last day at the feast .
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What are the colors of the candles on Kwanzaa?
Purple and Gold
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What are the key words of kwanzaa?
songs, presents, blue and silver colors, and a tree
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How many principles does Kwanzaa focus on?
7, one for each night.
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Who created Kwanzaa?
ikd !!!!
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Kwanzaa hoilday traditions?
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On the first day of Kwanzaa what color candle is lit?
The black one in the center of the kinara (the candle holder) is lit by the youngest child in the family on the 1st night.
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What dates is the kwanzaa holiday celebrated on?
The dates of the celebration, December 26 - January 1, were chosen to correspond to the end of the year celebrations in America....
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What are the 5 common activities tied to Kwanzaa?
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What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa and their meanings?
dont nooooooooooo/?
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Which countries celebrate Kwanzaa?
An estimated 18 million Africans celebrate Kwanzaa each year around the world, including celebrants in the U.S., Africa, the...
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What do people do on kwanzaa?
up your butt around the corner up your butt around the corner
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The colored candles used in kwanzaa?
3 red, 3 green, and one black (the candle colors)
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What African language does the word Kwanzaa come from?
From Israel
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What is the significance of Kwanzaa?
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Who was kwanzaa first proposed by?
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What does cinco de mayo kwanzaa and saint's patrick day have in common?
Other than the fact that they are all holidays, practically nothing. Cinco de Maya is day of the dead, St. Patrick's Day is a...
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When is Kwanzaa in 2008?
kwanzaa begins december 26
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What are the dates for for 2008 Kwanzaa Holiday?
December 26 to January 1
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Where did Kwanzaa begin?
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Is Kwanzaa just like Christmas?
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What are the nine basic sympols of kwanzaa?
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What are the Kwanzaa candle holder called?
It's called a kinara. (pronounced kEEnara)
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What is the Kwanzaa word for feast?
Kwanzaa.
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What is the name in Swahili for the first fruits celebrated from December 26 through January 1?
matunda ya Kwanzaa
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When is the first day of kwanzaa?
December 26th is the first day of Kwanzaa.
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Who is the black teacher who found kwanzaa?
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What is the date of Kwanzaa?
It starts on December 26
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What are some traditional dances for Kwanzaa?
bums
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How many days is Kwanzaa celebrating?
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How many candles are lit on Kwanzaa?
7
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Are schools closed for Kwanzaa?
Depending on where you live, yes. But most schools don't close just for Kwanzaa. They close for the holidays (ex. Christmas and...
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When does kwanzaa end in 2009?
January 1, the same as every year. (but it starts on december 26)
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When is kwanzaa in 2009?
Kwanzaa in 2008 is December 26th to January 1st
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Do african americans only celebrate kwanzaa?
No, depending on what religion they are, they celebrate other holidays too. (ex. African American Christians also celebrate...
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What is a kwanzaan menorah called?
The kinara is the candle holder used in Kwaanza celebrations. The kinara is the candle holder used in Kwaanza celebrations.
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How many candles are on the Kwanzaa kinara?
7
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What does kinara mean?
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Do people who celebrate kwanzaa celebrate new years?
Yes and assuming they are Christian, they celebrate Christmas too.
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Which are the specific days Kwanzaa is celebrated each year?
December 26 - January 1
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Who was the person that started kwanzaa?
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When does kwanzaa begin and end?
When Is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa always begins on December 26 and ends on January 1.
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What do the candles represent on Kwanzaa?
They each represent one of the 7 principles.
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What does the extra a stand for in kwanzaa?
absolutely nothing, it's just a different way of spelling it (kind of like how Hanukkah has a bunch of different spellings)
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What does the extra a in Kwanzaa stand for?
ant eaters or arthodonists ant eaters or arthodonists
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What year was Kwanzaa created and by whom?
1966-Dr. Mulana Karenga
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Who started the kwanzaa tradition?
Mike Tyson
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What is the symbol for Kwanzaa?
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Who are the founders of kwanzaa?
Dr. Mulana (I'm not sure about the spelling) Karenga founded it in 1966.
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What special food dishes are eaten on Kwanzaa?
mdu adi kazi, ifja lotus. They eat roast foods.
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Describe the principle of kwanzaa?
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What is the History of Kwanzaa?
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How do you pronounce 'Kwanzaa'?
(kwa-n-za)
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Who came up with the original idea for celebrating Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga
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What day does kwanzaa start and end?
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Where on the Internet can you hear the pronunciation of the word 'Kwanzaa'?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers the pronunciation. To hear how the word is pronounced, see the Related Link.
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Where can you see videos of Kwanzaa celebrations?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hSdzJCi9Gc
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How did Kwanzaa come to be a holiday?
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What year was kwanzaa first celebrated?
1966
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What traditions are associated with Kwanzaa?
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What country is Kwanzaa located in?
Dr. Maulana Karenga made up the holiday(week) and claims it is celebrated across the world.
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Why do people celebrate Kwanzaa?
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What do the colors of kwanzaa candles signify?
red represents death red represents love red represents blood. black represents the freedom. the green represents the grass the...
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What decorations and symbols are used in kwanzaa?
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Why is Kwanzaa celebrated?
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