PaginePaginepagineapp.comKwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African American and Pan-African family, community and culture. It is held every year from 26 December to 1 January. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga.
The name comes from the Swahili words “matunda ya kwanza,” which mean “first fruits” of the harvest. Kwanzaa is a cultural celebration, not a religious one, so families of many faiths enjoy it.
Each of the seven days honours one of the seven principles, called the Nguzo Saba. They are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Each evening, families light one more candle on the kinara: one black, three red and three green. They talk about the day’s principle, share stories and music, and on 31 December many enjoy a big feast called the karamu. Children often receive handmade gifts or books, called zawadi.
A Pagine fact passage.
1. When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
2. What does “matunda ya kwanza” mean?
3. What are the seven principles called?
4. What colours are the seven candles?
5. What is the karamu?
6. Which of the seven principles matters most to you? Why?
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An original kwanzaa reading comprehension passage for grades 2–4 with 6 questions and an answer key. Free Kwanzaa story to print or read on screen. Skills: Reading comprehension: recall, inference, vocabulary and opinion. Level: Grades 2–4 (ages 7–10).
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Reading comprehension: recall, inference, vocabulary and opinion.
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