2006-12-04 02:46:11 · 7 answers · asked by jessica b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Christmas is the celebration of God's gift to mankind--Jesus Christ. I don't know about the other two.
2006-12-04 02:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by MustangGT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're dealing with 3 very different observances. Kwanzaa has nothing to do with Hanukkah and neither has anything to do with Christmas. Hanukkah and Kwanzaa were moved to co-incide with the Christmas holidays because most of the people had time off. Regardless of whether they were Christians or not. The candles that are used with Kwanzaa and Hanukkah are very different symbols. The Menorah, Hanukkah candles, represent a miracle of God. The Kwanzaa candles represent nature and light. And Christmas is the Birth of Christ. Three very different things that have little to do with each other. If it's the timing of the holidays that are causing trouble, then blame the Kwanzaa organizers and the Jewish and Christian churches. And don't blame the observances
2006-12-04 10:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by vmmhg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is the celebration of Christ's birth. (not saying that December 25th is the actual birth)...but it is the celebration of his birth. Hanukkah is a jewish celebration that I definitely don't know too much about. And Kwanzaa is a time for togetherness and celebration of family and 7 key principles which are:
1. Umoja (togetherness of family and community)
2.Kujichagulia (self determination)
3.Ujima (Collective work and responsibility)
4.Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
5.Nia-(Purpose)-Personal and Community Purpose
6.Kuumba-Creativity
7.Imani (Faith)
Each of the seven days are started with the lighting of a candle.
A person can celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa at the same time, because Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.
Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas at the same time is contradictory however.
Hopefully, I've answered your question!
2006-12-04 10:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Chanel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas and Hanukkah are both religious holidays. Christmas has been taken over by the pagans as a means of making money. "Kwanza" is not a religion or a religious event. It was the brainchild of someone who wanted to learn and teach about "African" herritage.
In my house, we celebrate the birth of Christ -- even if it may have happened in April not December.
2006-12-04 10:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've no idea for hanukkha and kwanza but i know about Christmas.
The true meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but most people these days doesn't see it this way and rather celebrate it for the sake of having fun. people who celebrates Christmas without knowing the true meaning behind it is like celebrating someone's birthday without inviting the birthday guy/girl.
"during this holiday season, in all your good times with your family and friends, make sure you don't leave out the Lord Jesus."
Praise the Lord!! =)
2006-12-04 14:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good grief, you wanna know the REAL reason people celebrate those holidays (all separate from each other, albiet during the same time of the year).
the REAL reason we still celebrate those holidays (and by the way, kwanzaa is a made-up holiday!), especially when most people don't know what they symbolize is this: we want time off from work/school, we want to party and eat lots of rich foods and have an excuse to do so, and we want PRESENTS and attention.
what? no?!
2006-12-04 11:29:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we all believe in God and we want to commemorate his life.
2006-12-04 10:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by Angela Vicario 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋