Thursday, December 29, 2011
Do you know the seven principles of Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven nights, and on each night a different principle is observed. Six of the seven principles are: Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Purpose, Cooperative Economics, Unity, and Faith. What is the seventh priniciple? Editor's Note: Select your answer in the poll below and tell us how you know the answer in the comments section. The answer will be posted later in the day.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Do you know what the colors of the holiday represent?
The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green. Black represents the people, while red represents their struggle. What does the green stand for? Editor's Note: Select your answer in the poll below and tell us how you know the answer in the comments section. We'll post the correct answer later in the day.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
How much do you know about one of the newest holiday celebrations?
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University-Long Beach. The name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits" in what language? Editor's Note: Select your answer in the poll below and tell us how you know the answer in the comments section. The answer will be posted later in the day.
Caitlin Burgess
11:11 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
The correct answer is Creativity. more ›