STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? Dolores Johnson's easy-to-follow guide gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols. This comprehensive resource also includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration.

A guide to the origins, principles, symbols, and celebration of the African-American holiday. Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? Dolores Johnson's easy-to-follow guide gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols. This comprehensive resource also includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration. Annotation. First begun in 1966, Kwanzaa, which celebrates the African American people, their heritage, and culture, has become more popular with each passing year. This handsome guide explains all aspects of the holiday--what it is, how it came to be, its principles and symbols, and how to celebrate it.--

ItÕs time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. In this e-book with spoken-word audio, emergent readers will learn how people come together during Kwanzaa to celebrate African-American heritage.

An African-American holiday which lasts seven days, from December 26 to January 1.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate Kwanzaa, the holiday that was created in 1966 to honor African American culture.

Learn all about Kwanzaa in this holiday addition to the Night Before series. It's the night before Kwanzaa, and a little boy is excited to spend it with his family. Every evening, they light a candle, learn about their history, and more! Celebrate Kwanzaa in this installment of the Night Before series, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's classic tale.

A girl describes how she and her family celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa.