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by JP1967 on November 30th, 2003

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What exactly is Kwanzaa?

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  • by wickedwillie on December 1st, 2003

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    Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than 18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza).

    Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.

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    • Kim Siever

      by Kim Siever on November 2nd, 2005

    • good answer

      celestasia

      by celestasia on November 5th, 2005

    • Nonsense. Its a stewpot of Marxist nonsense, made up by a convicted felon

      SilverPaladin

      by SilverPaladin on December 12th, 2005

    • You are correct.

      Alatea

      by Alatea on December 13th, 2005

    • A fake, racist, fabrication see correct answers above

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on December 23rd, 2005

    • Its a racist holiday----what would happen if you had a White ONLY Christman?

      RJTRIES

      by RJTRIES on March 1st, 2006

    • It is a racist holiday with no basis beyond separating races.

      thintaonga

      by thintaonga on March 31st, 2006

    • Your own statement proves that YOU are a gullible. I have a Bridge to sell you.

      youareracist

      by youareracist on July 23rd, 2011

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