Kwanzaa's Liturgical Tools

Question 1

A Mat used to hold symbols

Answer 1

Mkeka

Question 2

A Candambre or Candleholder for 7 candlesticks

Answer 2

Kinara

Question 3

Meaning 7 candles

Answer 3

Mishumaa Saba

Question 4

This African lexicon means Crops.

Answer 4

Mazao

Question 5

This African word denotes as Corn. It is the representation of children celebrating the shucking of corns. This is the integral part of the Holiday meal.

Answer 5

Mahindi

Question 6

This African term translates as Unity Cup. It is a commemoration and the posthumous Shukrani ( gratitude ) and thanks to our Atavistic African kin.

Answer 6

Kikombe Cha Umoja

Question 7

This African words means Gifts. There are supplementary accessory : 1) Cimmerian or Black , Red and Green Bendera ( the vexillologist’s flag ) and African Books and Aesthetics reflecting the value and concepts of the African cultural communities and culture.

Answer 7

Zawadi

Question 8

A mosaic and colorful garment as attired by the Africans.

Answer 8

Kente

Question 9

The African women’s apparal.

Answer 9

Kaftans

Question 10

The personification and symbolic representation of the African Idealism.

Answer 10

Fresh Fruits

Question 11

A communally shared method of the African culture. It is used with a common Chalice , ‘ Kikombe cha Umoja ‘ . This is passed around to all celebrants and revelers.

Answer 11

Libations

Question 12

A Chalice used for Libation

Answer 12

Kikombe cha Umoja

Question 13

“…Joyous Kwanzaa..” is common refrain to open the festive occasion.

Answer 13

Holiday Greeting

Question 14

’ Habari Gani ‘: This is Swahili for How are You?

Answer 14

Daily Greeting of Kwanzaa

Question 15

African Dance with colorful customs , Interpretative Dance , Songs including Miriam Makeba songs , Poetry

Answer 15

Expressive Arts

Question 16

A shirt , tunic , or other as worn during Kwanzaa

Answer 16

Dashiki