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2006-10-04 20:29:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
It's Not KWANZOO....it's KWANZAA....
KWANZAA, which means "first fruits" was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a unique African American Celebration. Through December 26th through January 1st has been designated as the official days for the celebration of Kwanzaa, the "Spirit" of Kwanzaa should be an integral part of all our lives each and every day of the year.
Dasara:
On the day of Dussehra, Ram, killed the great demon Ravan, who had abducted Ram's wife Sita to his kingdom of Lanka.
Vijayadasami (a.k.a Dussehra, Dasara) is a festival celebrated all over India. The festival falls on the tenth day of the bright half (waxing moon) of the Hindu month of Aswiyuja. The festivities last 10 days and Dasara marks the culmination of the festival. It is also referred to as Navaratri. Basically, the legend, as it is in the case of most of the festivals, comprises the victory of Good over Evil. It is also regarded as an auspicious occasion to start new ventures in any field.
Diwali:
Diwali is a five day Hindu festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" .
Diwali is celebrated as the 'Festival of Lights' in India. Entire country appears illuminated on the Diwali day as everyone - the rich and poor alike, light up diyas and candles all around their house.
This beautiful tradition of Diwali Festival symbolizes end of darkness of ignorance and beginning of knowledge that enlightens all.
As Diwali is the biggest festival in India people exchange Diwali greetings will all their near and dear ones. Diwali Gifts like sweets and dry fruits are also exchanged to express good wishes.
2006-10-04 20:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by Peter_Jackson_Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what the whole phrase means, but Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights. Dasara is also a Hindu festival celebrated over a period of ten days. Not sure about kwanzoo.
2006-10-04 21:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dasara and diwali are two festivals celebrated in India.
Dasara is also called as Nava Rathri...nava means nine in sanskrit and ratri means nights...all the nine days of worship done to Durga the Goddess of Power...
Diwali is the festival of lights again the worship of Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth,peace and knowledge...
and this Kwanzoo I have no idea...
2006-10-04 20:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Deep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont know about kwanzoo.
Dussehra (dasara) and diwali are hindu festivals which are celebrated in India.
2006-10-04 22:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by ziya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desi and Dirwali are Hindu festivals. Check wikipedia. Kwanza is an African harvest festival.
2006-10-04 20:42:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise Tammy!
2006-10-04 20:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't no what is kwanzoo but dusera is the day when ravan is killed by ram and Diwali is the day when ram returns to ayodya with sita.
2006-10-04 20:37:02 · answer #7 · answered by superstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋