『ハッピークワンザ』 子供のためのオーディオブック
英語で読める “Happy Kwanzaa” の絵本
Happy Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration. People began celebrating Kwanzaa in the 1960s. It is a time for remembering African history and culture. People also think about important behaviors.
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People give gifts during Kwanzaa. The gifts are usually given on January 1st. The gifts should be educational or artistic. One of the best gifts is something that you have made yourself.
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People wear clothes inspired by African culture. She is wearing a purple kaftan.
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There are black, red and green flags in many places. These flags are called “bendera.”
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Seven candles are lit to remember the important behaviors.
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One candle is for “umoja.” Umoja is when you think about your family, your neighbors, and your culture.
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Another candle is for “kujichagulia.” Kujichagulia is when you think about yourself. What is important for you? What do you want to do? What can you make? How can you be a better person?
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Another candle is for “ujima.” Ujima is when you work together with your neighbors. When neighbors help each other to make their neighborhood better, this is ujima.
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Another candle is for “ujamaa.” When you help the stores in your neighborhood, this is ujamaa. It helps the neighborhood when you buy things from the small local stores.
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Another candle is for “nia.” Nia is when you make goals that help your neighborhood.
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And the last two candles are for “kuumba” and “Imani.” Kuumba is your creativity. If you think of ways to make your neighborhood more beautiful, this is kuumba. And when you trust your parents, your teachers and your leaders in the neighborhood, this is imani.
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Heri za Kwanzaa! Happy Kwanzaa!
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Happy Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration. People began celebrating Kwanzaa in the 1960s. It is a time for remembering African history and culture. People also think about important behaviors.
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People give gifts during Kwanzaa. The gifts are usually given on January 1st. The gifts should be educational or artistic. One of the best gifts is something that you have made yourself.
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People wear clothes inspired by African culture. She is wearing a purple kaftan.
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There are black, red and green flags in many places. These flags are called “bendera.”