TY - BOOK N2 - A guide to the origins, principles, symbols, and celebration of the African-American holiday. Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? Dolores Johnson's easy-to-follow guide gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols. This comprehensive resource also includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration. Annotation. First begun in 1966, Kwanzaa, which celebrates the African American people, their heritage, and culture, has become more popular with each passing year. This handsome guide explains all aspects of the holiday--what it is, how it came to be, its principles and symbols, and how to celebrate it. AB - A guide to the origins, principles, symbols, and celebration of the African-American holiday. Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? Dolores Johnson's easy-to-follow guide gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa's principles and symbols. This comprehensive resource also includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration. Annotation. First begun in 1966, Kwanzaa, which celebrates the African American people, their heritage, and culture, has become more popular with each passing year. This handsome guide explains all aspects of the holiday--what it is, how it came to be, its principles and symbols, and how to celebrate it. T1 - The children's book of Kwanzaa :a guide to celebrating the holiday / DA - 1997. CY - New York, N.Y. : AU - Johnson, Dolores. CN - GT4403 CN - GT4403 PB - Aladdin Paperbacks, PP - New York, N.Y. : PY - 1997. ID - 448385 KW - Kwanzaa SN - 0689815565 (pbk.) SN - 9780689815560 TI - The children's book of Kwanzaa :a guide to celebrating the holiday / ER -