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Kwanzaa is based on ideas borrowed from Africa. This was an ancient Swahili seven-day-long festival.

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Kwanzaa begins each year on December 26 and lasts through the first day in January.

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It is celebrated in America.

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• African American people celebrate their culture and history.

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The symbols of Kwanzaa are African harvest symbols, like ears of dried corn and colorfully woven tablecloths. People decorate their homes for Kwanzaa.

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Day One: The black candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing feelings.

The family gathers and shares how they feel about each other. Many problems are cleared up during this day, simply by talking about them. 

The black candle signifies unity, which is the central theme of Kwanzaa.

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Day Two:  A red candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing traditions. 

Some people might teach others how to braid hair or how to play an African drum.

Others might share a family recipe.

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Day Three: A green candle is lit. This is day of togetherness, sharing a common goal.

Everyone in the family works together to get a chore done - perhaps paint a fence or clean out the garage.  

What is important is that everyone works together to get the job done. 

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Day Four: A red candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing a family gift. 

A gift is either made or purchased, something the whole family can enjoy. In years to come, when people see this item, they will remember this Kwanzaa. 

It can be anything from a house to a cookie cutter. 

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Day Five: A green candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing dreams and hopes.

This is an especially good day to ask yourself and each other, "What do you wish to accomplish in the coming new year?"

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Day Six: A red candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing creativity. 

First, everyone in the family creates something - a poem, a story, a dance, a painting. 

In the early evening, the family gathers. Each family member shares what they have created. 

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Day Seven: A green candle is lit. This is a day of togetherness, sharing a feast.

The family gathers and enjoys baked ham, roasted yams, collard greens, thick bread, pies and desserts! 

It is a wonderful feast!

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• What are the symbols of Kwanzaa?

• Where did Kwanzaa begin?

• How many days are in Kwanzaa?

• What are the colors of the candles?

What do you know about Kwanzaa?

corn Unity cup woven tablecloth

Africa

7 days

red green black