What exactly is Kwanzaa?

What exactly is Kwanzaa?

  • I know it's an African holiday, but I don't know what it's for. What is celebrated? What culture celebrates it?

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    A made-up, pretend holiday that was created because some people of who were decended from African immigrants centuries ago thought that Christmas was to "white". It was first celebrated in the late 60's, invented by a man with dark skin named Ron Karenga, who was not born in Africa nor a citizen of any African country but claimed to be African American. This would be the logical equivalent of calling George Washington "British American". In any case, it is much less widely celebrated now as there are less racial issues now than there were in the late 60's and early 70's.

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Its a made up holiday, most blacks don't even celebrate it. It was also invented by a convicted felon while he was in prison for torturing 2 women.

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Kwanzaa Facts: The Kwanzaa celebration lasts for seven days. The word “Kwanzaa” means “first fruits.” The celebration was started by African Americans.... The seven days of Kwanzaa match the seven principles . Each day is dedicated to a specific idea. They are in order: • Unity of family, community, race and nation. • Self Determination which allows one to define one’s self, and to define one’s community. Self Determination also involves the celebration of creations of the past and present African American. • Collective Work and Responsibility refers to all African Americans’ steps toward building a sustainable community together, and turning inward to solve problems. • Cooperative Economics relates to African American business leaders showing solidarity in business practices so that all profit from individual accomplishment in business. • Purpose is defined as the cooperative effort of all in the community to strengthen and restore the African American community. • Creativity means to do as much as one can to beautify and make memorable the African American’s community. • Faith refers to faith in one’s people, teachers, community, religious leaders and ultimate success ahead for African Americans. Kwanzaa starts on December 26 and ends January 1st http://www.thekwanzaasong.us We Need Your Help Spread The Word – To All Friends

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