kwanzaa

Did you know that Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 every year? Kwanzaa became a holiday in 1966. Learn these and other fascinating facts in Kwanzaa.

Arthur the aardvark's one-hour Christmas special shows the many ways one can celebrate the holidays. Arthur and his family and friends plan gifts, parties and traditions for Christmas, Hanukka, Kwanzaa and 'Baxter Day.

Provides information about the history of Kwanzaa, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting kinara candles, hosting a karamu, and gift-giving, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Kwanzaa, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including lighting kinara candles, hosting a karamu, and gift-giving, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today"--Provided by publisher.

On Kwanzaa's eve a young boy cannot hold in his delight, as his family gathers together and lights a candle for each Kwanzaa night.

Kwanzaa is an African American cultural holiday that is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 annually. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach. The seven-day celebration has since become a recognized part of the December holiday season, celebrated by millions of people. ... This book will show you how to celebrate Kwanzaa in your home. It contains everything you need to participate in this unique and remarkable holiday. --.

Introduces readers to different winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, showing how families celebrate them in their own special way.

"Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal: 'Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world'"--Provided by publisher.

"Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal : "Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world."--.

"Candles are lit during Kwanzaa. With decodable text and appealing illustrations, young readers can learn about the holiday. Pairs with the nonfiction title Holiday Fun"--Provided by publisher.