Kwanzaa
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Corny Kwanza - Draw the letter K in block form, make it large enough so that the corn will roll over the lines. Break or cut an ear of corn into thirds. Dip each piece in a color of paint. Roll inside of the letter K. Do one ear of corn for the three sections of the K. You can also write: "K is for Kwanza" at the top. ...
Karamu Community - Cook up a goodly amount of delightful and intriguing Jamacian Meat Pies. Take them into the work place or to neighbors and share them with all people. Invite and encourage discussion of family and community with all. Savor the good food and friendship available between all men. Kingston Meat Patties, ...
Mkeka Mats - The mkeka is a mat, usually made of straw, displayed on the family's table at Kwaanza time. This project is a paper weaving. To prepare the background mat for weaving, fold the paper in half. Next, using a paper cutter, make long, vertical slits starting at the fold of the paper and ending at least ...
Benne Cakes for Kwanzaa - Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly oil the cookie sheet. Mix together the brown sugar and butter or margarine, beat until creamy. Stir in the egg, vanilla extract and lemon juice until blended. Add flour, baking powder, salt and sesame seeds, stir until blended. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ...
A Brief History of Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa is a seven day African-American celebration of culture and tradition. It is a cultural, not religious, celebration that begins December 26th of each year. In 1966, Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga created the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa. Dr. Karenga, a political and cultural scientist, isalso ...
Felt Kinara - Glue felt reactangle onto oaktag. They should be same size, or oaktag can be slightly larger. This is the background. Glue kinara onto felt background. Children put black candle in the center (DO NOT GLUE!!) and three red on 1 side and 3 red on the other. Light the candles with the orange felt flames. ...
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