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Does anybody actually "celebrate" Kwanzaa?

D0oes anybody out there actually celebrate Kwanzaa?

  • A contrived holiday invented by a criminal in the 70's.

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    I have celebrated Kwanzaa since its beginning. Even more, I have incorporated the principles and precepts of the tradition into my daily life, as have the innumerable persons with whom I've been blessed to share the celebration and the life. The celebration has been with us since 1967 on a community-wide basis, after its initial advent in 1966 in the US Organization in Los Angeles, CA. It has been called the fastest growing celebration of its kind in modern history, with a conservative estimate of 15 million celebrants. Some estimates range as high as 30 million world-wide. And we are still growing. The rural community of Amelia, VA will be having its first-ever community Kwanzaa celebration this year. We're expecting at least 100 participants. It is a "contrived" celebration, like virtually every celebration that anyone or groups of someones celebrate is "contrived." That's what humans do when something meaningful takes root in their hearts. There are numerous internet sources if you want to know the story accurately. Try www.melanet.com/kwanzaa/whatis.html for good info and perspective.

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DEFINITION OF KWANZAA Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza). Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. If you want to know what each day is called and what it is.. : Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are." Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community. Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world. Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community. Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community. Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle. --Sonia

Susu95

I never did. But I like the idea of the seven principals. I think those principals should be applied to everyday living.

Riddle me this

I celebrate because of the seven principles...they are a good mold for a good heart and community

amor solo

A bunch of racist criminals made up KWANZA for equal opportunity blacks to celebrate something....

dogtear2

wow is it really?

Sting has come to save Y/A

How did they manage to put that on a calender?

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