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    Kwanzaa
    /ˈkwanzə/

    noun

    • 1. a secular festival observed by many African Americans from 26 December to 1 January as a celebration of their cultural heritage and traditional values.

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  2. www.britannica.com › topic › KwanzaaKwanzaa | History, Traditions, Dates, Symbols, & Facts |...

    Oct 16, 2024 · Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming African family and social values, celebrated primarily in the United States from December 26 to January 1. Both the name and the celebration were devised in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies and an important figure in Afrocentrism.

  3. www.realsimple.com › kwanzaa-history-meaning-8407786What Is Kwanzaa and What Do Its Seven Principles Mean? - Real...

    Nov 29, 2023 · Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration of family, culture, and community. Each day honors a particular African-derived principle and the final day culminates in a feast (called Karamu) on New Year’s Day. If you’ve never celebrated Kwanzaa before, there’s no time like the present to start.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KwanzaaKwanzaa - Wikipedia

    Kwanzaa (/ ˈkwɑːn.zə /) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. [1] . It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa.

  5. www.rd.com › article › things-you-never-knew-about-kwanzaa10 Kwanzaa Facts and What the Holiday Means 2024 - Reader's...

    Aug 28, 2024 · Seven also features prominently in Kwanzaa. Not only does the holiday last for seven days—Dec. 26 through Jan. 1—but there are also seven symbols, including seven candles to be lit, and seven ...

  6. www.history.com › topics › holidaysKwanzaa ‑ Meaning, Candles & Principles - HISTORY

    Oct 14, 2009 · Kwanzaa is a week‑long secular holiday which culminates on New Year's Day. Founded in 1966, Kwanzaa combines aspects of several African harvest celebrations.

  7. kwanzaa.org › learn-about-kwanzaaLearn About Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa.org

    What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday, created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga and the Organization Us, that celebrates family, community, and culture.

  8. nmaahc.si.edu › explore › initiativesKwanzaa - National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa are expressed in the Swahili language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.

  9. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleThe 7 principles of Kwanzaa—and why they matter - National...

    Dec 20, 2023 · Established in 1966, Kwanzaa was created to provide a broad sense of commitment and unity for African American families. Without a focus on a single individual or a single religion, the seven...

  10. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleKwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage. Here’s how it came...

    Dec 22, 2020 · Born in a time of racial unrest, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African-American culture and heritage. This secular holiday takes place every year from December 26 to January...

  11. parade.com › 1134763What Is Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa History, Traditions and Facts - Parade

    Dec 26, 2023 · Kwanzaa is an annual holiday celebrating African American and pan-African culture, community and families.