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Festive Dishes for Kwanzaa

Description: Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African American culture and heritage. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, and each day is dedicated to a different principle of Kwanzaa. Festive dishes are an important part of Kwanzaa celebrations, and they often reflect the African diaspora.
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What is the name of the traditional Kwanzaa feast?

  1. Karamu

  2. Kinara

  3. Mishumaa Saba

  4. Zawadi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karamu is the traditional Kwanzaa feast, and it is held on the last day of Kwanzaa, January 1st.

What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa?

  1. Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Zawadi (Gifts)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The seven principles of Kwanzaa are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

What is the traditional Kwanzaa drink?

  1. Sorrel

  2. Eggnog

  3. Mulled Wine

  4. Wassail


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sorrel is the traditional Kwanzaa drink, and it is made from hibiscus flowers, ginger, and spices.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa bread?

  1. Cornbread

  2. Challah

  3. Baguette

  4. Pita Bread


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cornbread is the traditional Kwanzaa bread, and it is often served with black-eyed peas and collard greens.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa main course?

  1. Fried Chicken

  2. Roasted Turkey

  3. Baked Ham

  4. Jerk Chicken


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jerk Chicken is the traditional Kwanzaa main course, and it is made with chicken that is marinated in a spicy jerk sauce.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa side dish?

  1. Black-Eyed Peas

  2. Collard Greens

  3. Potato Salad

  4. Macaroni and Cheese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black-Eyed Peas are the traditional Kwanzaa side dish, and they are often cooked with ham hocks or bacon.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa dessert?

  1. Sweet Potato Pie

  2. Apple Pie

  3. Chocolate Cake

  4. Ice Cream


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sweet Potato Pie is the traditional Kwanzaa dessert, and it is made with sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, and spices.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa gift?

  1. Books

  2. Clothes

  3. Toys

  4. Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Books are the traditional Kwanzaa gift, and they are often given to children to encourage them to learn about their African heritage.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa decoration?

  1. Kinara

  2. Mishumaa Saba

  3. Zawadi

  4. Nguzo Saba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kinara is the traditional Kwanzaa decoration, and it is a candleholder that holds seven candles.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa symbol?

  1. Adinkra Symbol

  2. Ankh

  3. Black Power Fist

  4. Kwanzaa Flag


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adinkra Symbol is the traditional Kwanzaa symbol, and it is a symbol that represents a specific concept or idea.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa song?

  1. Lift Every Voice and Sing

  2. We Shall Overcome

  3. Kwanzaa Song

  4. Oh, Happy Day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lift Every Voice and Sing is the traditional Kwanzaa song, and it is often sung at Kwanzaa celebrations.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa dance?

  1. Gumbe

  2. Juba

  3. Step Dance

  4. Kwanzaa Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gumbe is the traditional Kwanzaa dance, and it is a dance that is performed to celebrate the African diaspora.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa game?

  1. Mancala

  2. Bawo

  3. Oware

  4. Kwanzaa Game


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mancala is the traditional Kwanzaa game, and it is a game that is played with seeds and a board.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa story?

  1. The Story of Kwanzaa

  2. The Story of the Seven Principles

  3. The Story of the Kinara

  4. The Story of the Mishumaa Saba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of Kwanzaa is the traditional Kwanzaa story, and it tells the story of how Kwanzaa came to be.

What is the traditional Kwanzaa greeting?

  1. Habari Gani

  2. Jambo

  3. Kwanzaa Greetings

  4. As-salamu alaykum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Habari Gani is the traditional Kwanzaa greeting, and it means "What's the news?" in Swahili.

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