Kwanzaa Informative Speech
Kwanzaa
Specific Purpose: by the end of my speech my audience will understand the cultural celebration called Kwanzaa.
Introduction
I. My sister and I introduced the celebration of Kwanzaa to our family five years ago as a way to honor our heritage.
II. Kwanzaa is a weeklong non-religious, cultural celebration created in 1966 as a way to promote a sense of responsibility, family and community.
III. The celebration is centered around the Nguzo Saba, seven social and spiritual principles which govern the African way of living (Keyes, 2002).
IV. There are seven significant symbols associated with kwanzaa.
V. Families observe kwanzaa in their own ways.
Thesis: Kwanzaa is a beautiful African-American tradition that celebrates a culture …show more content…
There are seven symbols associated with the celebration of kwanzaa. A. First is the Mazao, the crops, which are symbolic of fruit of one’s labor in struggle (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
B. Next is the Mkeka, a straw mat symbolic of African traditions (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
C. Third is the Kinare, the candleholder, symbolic of the ancestors (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
D. Fourth is the Mahindi, the ears of corn, representative of the youth, the future, and new ideas (Anderson & Herr, 2006). E. Fifth is the Zawadi, gifts, given both to inspire and reward learning and growth (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
F. Sixth is the Kikombe Cha Umoja, the unity cup, which is used to pay homage to the contributions of the ancestors through the pouring of libation (Anderson & Herr, 2006). G. And last is the Mishumaa Saba, the seven candles, representing the seven principles-the Nguzo Saba (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
IV. Families observe kwanzaa in their own ways and traditions usually include a candle lighting ritual, exchanging of gifts, singing, dancing, story telling, readings, and having a large traditional meal.
Conclusion
Kwanzaa is a holiday rich in culture and tradition celebrated by millions each year that focuses on the values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self
Specific Purpose: by the end of my speech my audience will understand the cultural celebration called Kwanzaa.
Introduction
I. My sister and I introduced the celebration of Kwanzaa to our family five years ago as a way to honor our heritage.
II. Kwanzaa is a weeklong non-religious, cultural celebration created in 1966 as a way to promote a sense of responsibility, family and community.
III. The celebration is centered around the Nguzo Saba, seven social and spiritual principles which govern the African way of living (Keyes, 2002).
IV. There are seven significant symbols associated with kwanzaa.
V. Families observe kwanzaa in their own ways.
Thesis: Kwanzaa is a beautiful African-American tradition that celebrates a culture …show more content…
There are seven symbols associated with the celebration of kwanzaa. A. First is the Mazao, the crops, which are symbolic of fruit of one’s labor in struggle (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
B. Next is the Mkeka, a straw mat symbolic of African traditions (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
C. Third is the Kinare, the candleholder, symbolic of the ancestors (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
D. Fourth is the Mahindi, the ears of corn, representative of the youth, the future, and new ideas (Anderson & Herr, 2006). E. Fifth is the Zawadi, gifts, given both to inspire and reward learning and growth (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
F. Sixth is the Kikombe Cha Umoja, the unity cup, which is used to pay homage to the contributions of the ancestors through the pouring of libation (Anderson & Herr, 2006). G. And last is the Mishumaa Saba, the seven candles, representing the seven principles-the Nguzo Saba (Anderson & Herr, 2006).
IV. Families observe kwanzaa in their own ways and traditions usually include a candle lighting ritual, exchanging of gifts, singing, dancing, story telling, readings, and having a large traditional meal.
Conclusion
Kwanzaa is a holiday rich in culture and tradition celebrated by millions each year that focuses on the values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self