Happy Kwanzaa

December 26, 2017

Happy Kwanzaa:

Kwanzaa  (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving.[1] Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67.
Kwanzaa

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Seven candles in a kinara symbolize the seven principles of Kwanzaa

Observed by African Americans, parts of African diaspora

Type Cultural and ethnic

Significance Celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture.

Celebrations Unity

Creativity

Faith

Giving gifts

Date December 26 to January 1

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