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Definition of Kwanzaa
1. Noun. A festival featuring African-American culture; celebrated between Christmas and New Year.
Definition of Kwanzaa
1. Proper noun. A week-long African-American cultural holiday held between December 26 and January 1. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kwanzaa
Literary usage of Kwanzaa
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Holidays & Celebrations: How to Make Books W/Children by Joy Evans, Jill Norris (1997)
"kwanzaa lasts for seven days. During kwanzaa, families light candles in a candle
holder called a ... Each day of kwanzaa has a special meaning or principle. ..."
2. Holiday Art Projects by Betsy Franco, Jo Ellen Moore (1997)
"kwanzaa means "first fruits" in Swahili. This holiday is based on festivals in
Africa that celebrate the gathering of crops that will feed the community. ..."
3. A Yearbook of Holidays & Observances: A Multicultural Perspective of by Iva A. Smith, Aurora Ramirez-Krodel (1998)
""kwanzaa centers around seven principles, which are dedicated to [African American]
culture". The Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles of Blackness), which are the ..."
4. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 3-4 by Martha Cheney (2000)
"Let's learn about kwanzaa! kwanzaa is a celebration for African Americans. ...
Over 13 million Americans of African descent celebrate kwanzaa. ..."
5. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 2-3 by Dorothy Brock (2000)
"Seven Days of kwanzaa December 25 bear Diary, It is Christmas Day. ... December 26
Dear Diary, Today is the first day of kwanzaa. kwanzaa is a holiday that ..."
6. Read & Understand Celebrating Diversity Grades 1-2 by Jill Norris (2000)
"He called the holiday kwanzaa. Today many families celebrate Dr. ... kwanzaa is
an African-American celebration. The holiday lasts seven days. ..."
7. Theme Pockets by Michelle Noble Barnett, Jill Norris, Jo Ellen Moore, Caitlin Rabanera, Ann Switzer (1999)
"POCKET 4 Celebrating kwanzaa— A Miniposter page 28 Share this miniposter about
kwanzaa with your students. A Seven Candles Booklet pages 29 and 30 Learn ..."
8. Seasonal Activities Grades 3-5 by Jo Ellen Moore, Joy Evans (2005)
"About kwanzaa Read about kwanzaa and then answer the questions. ... On each of
the seven days of kwanzaa, a candle is lit for one of the seven basic values ..."
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