KWANZAA
Kwanzaa
is a holiday that celebrates African-American culture. Kwanzaa lasts
for seven days; it starts on December 26th, and ends on New Year's Day.
The word "Kwanzaa" means "first fruits" in Swahili.
Maulena Karenga, an African-American scholar and activist, founded Kwanzaa
in 1966.
Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles ("Nguzo Saba" in Swahili),
including:
•
Unity (umoja), signified by the gathering of family, friends, and community
• Faith (imani)
• Purpose (nia)
• Collective work and responsibility (ujima) - the commitment
to the high ideals of the African community
• Cooperative economics (ujamaa)
• Self-determination (kujichagulia)
• Creativity (kuumba)
Honouring the past (especially the history of Africa) and one's ancestors is central to Kwanzaa.
On
December 31, a Kwanzaa feast is enjoyed by family and friends. Maulana
Karenga designed the feast to include the following:
• a straw placemat (mkeka),
• a holder for seven candles (kinara),
• candles (mishumaa),
• a variety of fruit (mazao),
• an ear of corn for each child in the home (vibunzi),
• a unity cup (kikombe cha umoja),
• modest gifts, especially for children (zawadi)
(adapted
from www.enchantedlearning.com)
KAWANZAA RECIPE
Food is very important to celebrate 'Kawanzaa' festival and one of the favourite dishes is the 'Sweet Potato Pie '
Sweet Potato Pie
• Ingredients :
2
c Sweet potatoes, drained
4 T Margarine,melted
3 Eggs
1 c Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Grated nutmeg
3/4 c Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
1 9" pie shell, baked
1/4 c Chopped pecans
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Instructions :
To know the instructions you will have to do an exercise. It is a gap-filling activity, so you have to fill in with the missing cooking verbs.
ACTIVITIES
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