2006-12-16 07:34:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Kwanzaa
There hasn't been a survey or census done on this. I am librarian
and I have White, Black, Asian, and every other culture ask for these books.
Hallmark and bookstores sell greeting cards and books (informational, cook books, etc) so if it was celebrated by a small majority like others have said believe me hallmark and book stores wouldn't waste their time.
Kwanzaa celebrations are held in community centers, African-American churches, libraries, and schools.
I have attended Kwanzaa celebrations that were attended by all races!!!!!
Kwanzaa was not created to divide black people from white people as some of the other responders have implied.
Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African American people as well as Africans throughout the world African community. These values can be found on
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ng...
When every other ethnic group has come to America (the Irish, Italians, Polish, Spanish, Jews, Chinese etc ) they held on to their cultures by keeping their languages, religion,cooking their own ethnic food dishes, having their own customs, passing down stories and traditions--African-American (Black)people were not allowed to speak their language or practice our religion
So hooray for Kwanzaa
2006-12-18 08:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by the librarian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to the International Religious Studies, only 000.000.002% of America celebrates the holiday known as Kwanzaa. In a numbers you can understand, it's about 3 people and 1 child in the United States. While it's not popular, it's a fun and festive holiday that must be included due to America being crippled by Political Correctness.
2006-12-16 12:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by Realist801 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I wonder why so many "others" are so preoccupied or concerned about Blacks celebrating Kwanzaa or not?
Yes, the professor who "created" Kwanzaa (based on African tradition and celebrations) had a criminal past.
However in America we ask those who engage in wrong doing to admit their mistake and accept punishment.
I notice though that MANY despite he having received an education and served his time want to continuously reduce him (and others) to just their illegal act.
At the same time, MANY of these same folks profess a deep belief in Christianty and its tenets.
Amongst them of course is redemption, forgiveness, and that "God" alone judges.
I guess reducing others promotes their own feelings of superiority.
Kwanzaa is celebrated and enjoyed by an increasing number of Blacks. It is a wonderful concept.
In conclusion let me enlighten, inform, reinterate and state that Christmas is also a MAN MADE holiday!
2006-12-18 01:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by creole lady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know how a percentage could actually be taken. The holiday itself is so non-commercial that the standard means of tracking (spending, large scale decorating) couldn't be used to take a count.
And actually, the concepts of Kwanzaa are not only embraced by African American's, many people of higher social understanding follow the celebration. In my city there are joint festivities which combine Kwanzaa and Hanukkah beautifully. Both cultures respect and embrace each other's beautiful history.
The references of crime and pilgrimages back to Africa are pretty pathetic. May God bless you and help you to mature!
2006-12-17 14:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by D A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've wondered about this myself. It's very likely a small minority. I know though that it's celebrated primarily among African Americans.
There seems to be a bit of controversy surrounding its celebration because of its lack of true African roots and the criminal past of its founder. As a result some Black Americans refuse to partake in it.
2006-12-16 07:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by treznorfan 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Very few celebrate Kwanza. It was dreamed up about 25 years ago as an instrument to teach values to blacks. It is usually used to demand special rights at Christmas time. We have to give extra media time to a very few who like to dance around like they do in Africa, even though they have never been to Africa.
2006-12-16 11:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by Larry P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I didn't even know this exsisted until my son came home and talked about it. If this is anything like the Rap crap music, every other verse is about killing, drugs, and rape. I wish I would of never heard about it.
2006-12-18 05:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by nasusnna20032000 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It's mostly African americans.
2006-12-16 16:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by Agentj100 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋