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Kwanzaa Celebration

Explore the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa with this engaging worksheet for Grade 4 students.

Grade 4 Social studies Community & CulturesKwanzaa
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NCSS.D2.His.2.3-5NCSS.D2.Geo.3.3-5KwanzaaCultureTraditionCelebrationSocial StudiesGrade 4
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Kwanzaa Celebration

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Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture and heritage. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st each year. During Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to honor their traditions and principles.

A family celebrating Kwanzaa with traditional items

1. When is Kwanzaa celebrated?

a

December 1st to December 7th

b

December 26th to January 1st

c

January 1st to January 7th

d

November 20th to November 26th

2. What is the main purpose of Kwanzaa?

a

To celebrate the arrival of spring

b

To honor African-American culture and heritage

c

To prepare for a long winter

d

To celebrate a national holiday

3. Kwanzaa is celebrated by people of   descent.

4. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are called the  .

5. Name one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba).

6. Describe one Kwanzaa tradition that families might observe.

7. Kwanzaa is a religious holiday.

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True

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False

8. The Kwanzaa celebration lasts for seven days.

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True

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False