What is Kwanzaa?
Like other celebrations held in the U.S., one of the most notable celebrations is the Kwanzaa. Every year, the Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days in the United States to honor universal African heritage and culture. It takes place from December 26th to January 1st. To be a part of the joyous event, the Non-African Americans also celebrate the Kwanzaa. The first-ever Kwanzaa was celebrated from 1966-1967. Many people decorate their homes with African art and the traditional colors of green, black, and red. People also wear traditional African clothing. The women wear a colorful wrap, which is known as Kaftan, while men wear colorful shirts called Dashiki paired with a hat called Kufi. The most important tradition of the Kwanzaa is the lighting of Kinara. It is a candle holder with seven candles. On the last day of Kwanzaa, the families get together for a large feast, which is known as Karamu. Sometimes, Karamu is also celebrated in local churches or community centers to enjoy the traditional African dishes. We explored this topic for teachers in our article: Top 10 Tips for Incorporating Kwanzaa Themes in Your Classroom
Kwanzaa Acrostic Poem
We went after this thought process and see what students feel about it.
Alphabetic Order
Place these words in the right way: determination, responsibility, banquet, hope, celebration creativity, harvest, purpose, family, commemoration
Visual Crossword Puzzle
Help yourself with this one by counting all the letters needed before you start.
