I just want to know what Kwanzaa is,because I have no idea what it is,and I've heard of both Kwanzaa and Hannakah,but have no idea what Kwanzaa could be.Could someone help me? Thanks.
2006-11-06 08:22:04 · 3 answers · asked by Brittany S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week-long secular holiday honoring African-American heritage, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year, almost exclusively by African-Americans in the United States of America.
Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was founded by controversial black nationalist Ron Karenga, and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. Karenga calls Kwanzaa the African American branch of "first fruits" celebrations of classical African cultures.
2006-11-06 08:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by RainCloud 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Kwanzaa" is a First Fruit Celebration(matunda ya kwanzaa).
There is record of it being celebrated in the earliest of recorded history.The North American version was introduced in 1966,by the group"Organization US",and Dr Maulana Karenga.In a nutshell the focus is "well being of Family and Community".
To find out more go to www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm.
2006-11-06 09:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by Freethrashing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an African American holiday, celebrating their unity...culture...the bloodshed they sacrificed. It's a fairly new holiday to give them something that is uniquely them.
2006-11-06 08:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋