Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States (and, more recently, Canada) but also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving.
Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba): Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It was created by Maulana Karenga, and was first celebrated in 1966–67. All You Need To Know About Kwanzaa.
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Sadly, this is a fake holiday with a terrible history.
http://www.chicagonow.com/publius-forum/2011/12/the-kwanzaa-con-created-by-a-rapist-and-torturer/
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/803137/posts
http://www.lawcrossing.com/article/2292/The-Kwanzaa-Controversy/#
I think I'll pass on Kwanzaa. It's a laughing stock, even amongst most African-Americans. It's sort of like Cinco de Mayo, which real Mexicans do NOT celebrate.
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