Is Kwanzaa a pagan religious celebration?

Kwanzaa was invented in 1969 by an African-American professor. I don't remember his name. It is, by definition, not a traditional holiday - it hasn't been around long enough. It's a holiday that was invented and includes traditions from several African cultures.

Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long Pan-African secular holiday primarily honoring African-American heritage. [1] It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year, almost exclusively in the United States of America.[citation needed] Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It was founded by Ron Karenga, and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. Karenga calls Kwanzaa the African American branch of "first fruits" celebrations of classical African cultures. Defintely not a pagan or even religious celebration.

Just another BS, made up holiday that we can ignore.

it is most deffinatly not a pagan festival....least ways nothing known to the western hemisphere.

Kwanzaa is simply a cultural celebration. However some may relate it to be symbolic to or for Christmas. Meaning, Christmas started as celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. There were the Wise men that brought forth gifts to Jesus. This is how the gift giving came about. Kwanzaa is not Generally a religious practice but can be made as such. It would have to depend on the individual or individuals involved.

Kwanzaa is a holiday that is supposed to promote community and support of the African American history and culture. This is in no way a sway of any one religion. In fact, it really doesn't mention religion, but more of promoting the idea that all African Americans should act as one and help each other and become family. Kwanzaa promotes what other cultures already put into practice mostly. Stick together to make our future the best it can be!