{"product_id":"the-story-of-kwanzaa-the-true-history-of-first-fruits-why-when-where-and-what-the-coexist-project-holiday-history-books","title":"The Story of Kwanzaa: The True History of First Fruits — Why, When, Where, and What. (The Coexist Project Holiday History Books)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"B0HP7GCRMX\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan\u003eEvery December 26, families light a single black candle and ask, \"Habari gani?\" What's the news?\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003eBut where did Kwanzaa come from? Who created it, and why? And what do the mat, the kinara, and the unity cup really mean?\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003eThe Story of Kwanzaa tells the true history of this young holiday with very old roots, answering four big questions: why it began, when and where it grew, and what families do to celebrate it today. Told as one warm, true story for readers ages 8 to 12, it travels from ancient African harvest festivals to Los Angeles in 1966, and on to homes around the world.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003eInside, young readers will discover:\n    \u003cbr\u003e• The real history of Kwanzaa, from \"first fruits\" harvest traditions to the very first celebration\n    \u003cbr\u003e• How Kwanzaa grew, from community gatherings to the first Kwanzaa stamp and greetings from U.S. presidents\n    \u003cbr\u003e• The seven principles (Nguzo Saba), each brought to life through real people like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Nelson Mandela, Wangari Maathai, and Mae Jemison\n    \u003cbr\u003e• The seven symbols, Swahili words with easy pronunciations, and the Karamu feast\n    \u003cbr\u003e• Harvest festivals around the world, from Sukkot and Thanksgiving to Pongal, Chuseok, and Homowo\n    \u003cbr\u003e• Real photographs, \"Imagine…\" scenes, Did You Know? facts, and Think About It questions in every chapter\n    \u003cbr\u003e• Mythbusters, a timeline, a glossary, and a 20-question knowledge challenge\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003eWhether Kwanzaa is your holiday or your neighbor's, this book helps every reader understand it with warmth and respect.\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003eThe Coexist Project creates books that build empathy, understanding, and respect among cultures and traditions. One planet. One human story.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68401057726715,"sku":"B0HP7GCRMX","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4538\/8539\/files\/61CTZYIVYBL._SL1491.jpg?v=1793093199","url":"https:\/\/dandelionrootsshop.com\/products\/the-story-of-kwanzaa-the-true-history-of-first-fruits-why-when-where-and-what-the-coexist-project-holiday-history-books","provider":"Dandelion Roots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}