You are about to begin a search!  The "treasure" to be found is information about the holiday of Kwanzaa.  Use the internet resources listed below to find answers to the following questions.  When you complete this treasure hunt, you will be rich in information about the special celebration of Kwanzaa!

http://www.afroam.org/children/fun/kwanzaa/what.html

1.    What is the meaning of the word "kwanzaa"

2.    Why did Dr. Maulana Karenga "think up" the holiday of Kwanzaa?

http://www.afroam.org/children/fun/kwanzaa/how.html

3.    For how many days does the celebration of Kwanzaa last?

4.    On what dates does it begin and end?

http://ridgenet.org/szaflik/kwanzaa/htm

5.    How many people are estimated to celebrate Kwanzaa each year around the world?

6.    List three countries in which Kwanzaa is celebrated.

http://www.web-holidays.com/kwanzaa/principl.htm

7.    List the seven principles of Kwanzaa:

http://www.web-holidays.com/kwanzaa/symbols.htm

8.    What are the seven symbols of Kwanzaa?

http://officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html

9.    What are the colors of Kwanzaa?

http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/kwanzaa/about.html

10.    What does this web site summarize as the being the "point" of Kwanzaa?

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