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Kwanzaa
An African-American Kwanza Feast - From December 26 to January 1, African-Americans plunge into Kwanza (a Swahili word for "the first," or "the first fruits of the harvest").
Holidays Around the World - From Christmas and Hanukkah to Our Lady of Guadelupe Day in Mexico, Guy Fawkes Day in the United Kingdom, and New Year's Eve, November and December are full of revelry, celebration, and solemn religious occasions.
Holidays Around the World - Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa is an Afro-American holiday based on the traditional African festival of the harvest of the first crops.
Kid's Domain Winter Fun - Join Kid's Domain for tons of winter fun! You'll find crafts, games, and more to celebrate the season, along with fun for the specific winter holidays.
Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated by many African-Americans. It is held December 26th through January 1st.
Kwanzaa for Kids - Millions of African-American families have adopted a new celebration that comes on the heels of Christmas. The news is good: Kids can enjoy Kwanzaa and understand it too.
MelaNet's Kwanzaa Info. Center - What Is Kwanzaa? - The symbolic lighting of candles is associated with many holidays. And so it is with Kwanzaa, an African American spiritual holiday emphasizing the unity of the family and encouraging a festive celebration of the oneness and goodness of life. Learn how the seven candles, the Mshumaa, represent the seven principles of Nguzo Saba. Read about the history and meaning of the other symbols used in the celebration of this holiday. A list of children's books about Kwanzaa is also provided here.
The Meaning of Kwanzaa - In 1966, a man named Maulana Ron Karenga and the U.S. Organization invented a new American holiday based on harvest celebrations in Africa. They called this celebration Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "first," signifying the first fruits of the harvest. Many Americans of African heritage celebrate this holiday each December. The Anacostia Museum presents information about its history.
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