Who Celebrates Kwanzaa?

Who exactly celebrates Kwanzaa?

  • I mean Christmas and Hanukkah are religious holidays... but what is Kwanzaa? An ethnicity holiday? It just makes no sence. Also, I know lots of people that were born in Africa and ...show more

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    good question, the black people that I know have no idea.

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It was invented in the USA by a felon and is designed to be something to celebrate in place of the white man's god. Why they celebrate a made up harvest in December is anyone's guess Oh, Happy Kwanzaa to you

Mishill Obama

african-americans

PSC

Black people.

Matt

wow you people are can really ignorant...you cant answer the question like a descent human being...i celebrate kwanzaa and it doesnt involve my family sitting around watching fat albert!!..that show doesnt even come on anymore.{idiots!!} and alot of your answers are rascist and ignorant and shows how far you white people have come...they are rascist pigs who dont have anything better to do except mock the people they brought here and enslaved and will never let them forget.. but yes the definiton of kwanzaa is exactly what the lady above me put its correct definition and its principles...

Mee3

People who think I'm a black dude.

God

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 think its just an identity thing

rob

Nobody celebrates Kwanzaa, not even African-Americans.

poly.stghm

It is an African-American holiday.

Leila C

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