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Kwanzaa (December 26 to January 1, every year) is a non-secular (i.e., not a replacement for Christmas) holiday celebrated by Black Americans, as well as Afro-Caribbeans and others of African ...
Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that celebrates African American heritage and culture across the diaspora. It was initiated in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor and activist. Dr. Karenga ...
During Kwanzaa, celebrants honor the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles, of their culture: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa ...
Kwanzaa (/ ˈ k w ɑː n z ə /) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. [1] It was created by activist Maulana Karenga based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West , East , as well as Southeast Africa .
This Kwanzaa, feast with the Food Network across seven episodes of a new series highlighting the food, history and traditions of the African-American cultural celebration.
The post Kwanzaa Traditions That Families Cherish appeared first on Reader's Digest. While Kwanzaa traditions may vary from one household to the next, themes of unity, economic growth, family, and ...
In 2009, author of Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American Holiday Tradition Keith Mayes told the Associated Press that he believes 500,000 to two million Americans celebrate ...
Although Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated by families with African roots, any family can celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa this holiday season and beyond. Here are the traditions, symbols and ...