I mean im african and if u go to any african country they will look at u like wtf is that, and yes i've asked people. So, is this just another made up holiday for blacks to feel equal?
2007-12-22 08:19:44 · 10 answers · asked by *who knew..* 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long Pan-African festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African American heritage.[1] It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.
only celebrated in america
4 princeple of kwanzaa
Umoja (Unity) To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose) To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity) To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
and noo its not an holiday made up..to make us feel equal
2007-12-24 06:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♥l我爱她 ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kwanzaa is just as valid of a holiday as any other holiday. I am not directly African but I do celebrate Kwanzaa. It is simply a time to come together and unite with the fellow man by reflecting upon different virtues. I think it is a good thing and I find it shameful how so many black people are unaware of their own culture's festivities.
2007-12-23 00:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♥CJ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's has the same point as any other celebration. A true African will know the point (as you quote it) of kwanzza. A lot African people are very intelligent. They are aware of Kwanzza in the U.S. But some are brainwashed in Africa and aren't allowed to say certain things, such as Kwanzza. So, is this just another made up pointless question asked by an impersonator?
2007-12-23 01:59:57 · answer #3 · answered by Ms Show Me 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the holiday was invented by an american phd, maulana karenga in about 1964, for african americans. it has lots of components which are wholesome, etc. symbols, good ideas, creative gifts. the point is no different than any other holiday. to do certain rituals to celebrate.
2007-12-22 16:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sufi 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
We wish you a Happy kwanzaa and a politically corect new year
2007-12-22 22:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It was a made up holiday, pure and simple. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to you and yours.
2007-12-22 16:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
pointless holiday that is rarley celebrated
even most black ppl celebrate Christmas
2007-12-22 20:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by Fballa 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think its for people whom don't celebrate Christmas.
2007-12-23 13:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by ~Ellie-boo~ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it seriously is what you just said thank you SO much for just saying it!!!!!
2007-12-23 23:02:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Babi_girl♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to seperate the races even more.
2007-12-22 16:52:58 · answer #10 · answered by fortyandfrustrated 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋