Description
Seven Days of Kwanzaa (Trade paperback) by Angela Shelf Medearis . An introduction to the holiday that celebrates African-American culture and traditions. Readers will learn about such holiday rituals as lighting candles, singing special songs, and creating such crafts as mkeka mats. Also included are poems about the holiday, an explanation of the seven principles and symbols of each day of Kwanzaa, and four simple recipes for making a holiday feast. Color illustrations accompany the text.