Kwanzaa Facts

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The word Kwanzaa comes from what language?

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Swahili

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How many days does the Kwanzaa celebration last?

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7

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On what date does Kwanzaa begin each year?

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December 26th

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In which U.S. State was Kwanzaa first celebrated?

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California

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Which candle gets lit first? Options: green, black, black, red

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black

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Kwanzaa began in the United States in what year?

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1966

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The name Kwanzaa means......

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First fruits

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The candle holder of the Kwanzaa celebration is called the...

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kinara

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The Kwanzaa celebration uses 3 colors. The 3 colors are: blue, green, and red; red, green, and black; red, black, and yellow; red, green, and white.

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red, green, and black

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Who created Kwanzaa?

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Dr. Maulana Karenga