Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a celebration observed by some Black Americans to honor their African heritage. It involves lighting red and green candles over six days, culminating in a final event called Karamu. Each candle represents one of the seven principles of Nguzo Saba, including unity, self-determination, and collective work. Maulana Karenga founded Kwanzaa to instill pride in African roots and offer an alternative to Christmas. The name Kwanzaa, with its seven letters, symbolizes these principles and is believed to bring good luck.

What is the name of the feast that concludes the Kwanzaa celebration?

• Umoja

• Karamu

• Kujichagulia

• NIA

Which principle of Nguzo Saba stands for self-determination?

• Kumba

• Ujima

• Kujichagulia

• Umoja

What does the principle of Ujima represent?

• Unity

• Creativity

• Self-determination

• Collective work and responsibility

Who founded Kwanzaa as an alternative celebration to Christmas?

• Nelson Mandela

• Maulana Karenga

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• W.E.B. Du Bois

Why is Kwanzaa spelled with an additional 'a'?

• To honor the founder's name

• To differentiate it from Christmas

• To symbolize the seven principles

• To make it sound more African