2007-07-27 10:18:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Kwanzaa
"In 1966 Ron Karenga created Kwanzaa while living in California. There, he was the leader of the black nationalist United Slaves Organization (also known as the "US Organization" in order to differentiate between "US" and "THEM"), and claims that his goal was to give African Americans an alternative holiday to Christmas."
2007-07-27 10:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long Pan-African festival primarily honoring African-American heritage.[1] It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year, almost exclusively 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 created by 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.
2007-07-29 05:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by ankita c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana (Ron) Karenga in 1966.
2007-07-27 17:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋