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They played games
the Navajo Indians played a game called Keshjee'.
Basket ball is the most popular sport on the Navjo Nation.
They play with toys and games
The Navajo children liked to play archery games and horse riding. They also played with toys and dolls. One of the main traditions in the Navajo was weaving, lots of the Navajo women liked to weave. They weaved things like rugs, blankets, toys, dolls and more.
In Navajo, the word for sport is "naalyeeh." This term encompasses various physical activities and games, reflecting the cultural significance of movement and competition in Navajo traditions.
Play Games.One popular game that was played in the winter is called késhjéé' (the shoe game). Also in winter, the "Stick game" was played witch is sort of like a board game played on the ground and using sticks like dice to determine the number of moves. They ran races, rode horses, played archery games, had dolls and toys. They played cats cradle string games. There are about 70 traditional shapes.Today, basketball is probably the most popular game on the Navajo nation.
Navajo did not fish in traditional times. Eating fish and most water animals or birds was taboo. There are 300,000 Navajo today so some fish and some do not.
Hogan is the only word I know of that is from Navajo and now used in English. It is a traditional Navajo home. In Navajo it is: hooghanThere are quite a few place names in New Mexico and Arizona that come from Navajo.
Some popular games played with tiles include Mahjong, Scrabble, and Dominoes.
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The Navajo Nation celebrates several traditional festivals, with the Navajo Nation Fair being one of the most prominent, featuring ceremonies, parades, and cultural exhibitions. Participants engage in traditional games such as stickball and the Navajo version of a game similar to lacrosse, emphasizing community and cultural heritage. Ceremonies often include blessings, song, and dance, reflecting the importance of spirituality and connection to the land in Navajo culture. These events foster unity and celebrate Navajo identity and traditions.