Kwanzaa Community Awards Dinner

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday to celebrate...

• Native Americans
• American Flag
• African Americans

During Kwanzaa, it is a time to intentionally reflect on...

• the seven principles of Kwanzaa and breathe meaning into each of them

• the importance of family, community and culture

• African American history, culture and ancestoral music

• All of these answers

During Kwanzaa, each day a candle is lit on the_________

• bendera
• menorah
• kinara

What are the colors of the Kwanzaa Bendera? 

• red, white and blue
• purple, pink and green
• black, red and green

During Kwanzaa, people traditionally _____

• focus on being alone

• shop for friends

• celebrate the principles with family and friends

What does the Swahili word karamu that means____

• a candle holder
• a feast of faith

• a flag

On what day does Kwanzaa begin?

• December 25
• January 2
• March 5
• December 26

In what year was Kwanzaa created?

• 1950

• 1966

• 1993

• 1971

Which one of these are NOT a symbol for Kwanzaa

• Corn

• Fruit

• Kinara

• Turkey

Kwanzaa is celebrated 365 days a year, however, how many days is Kwanzaa formally celebrated?

• 7

• 5

• 3

• 1